Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic ZS8
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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Released July 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS7
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In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon A3100 IS and Panasonic ZS8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A3100 IS was brought out 18 months before the ZS8 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A3100 IS scores vs the ZS8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Panasonic ZS8
| A3100 IS | ZS8 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Canon A3100 IS
| ZS8 | A3100 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Panasonic ZS8
| A3100 IS | ZS8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3100 IS features external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A3100 IS compared to the ZS8.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and ZS8 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and ZS8.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS8 to offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older A3100 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 165 grams (0.36 lb) | 210 grams (0.46 lb) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 340 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-8L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $159 | $275 |
