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Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Panasonic ZS8
(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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A810 was released 7 months after the ZS8 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the A810 scores against the ZS8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Panasonic ZS8

 A810 ZS8 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2011Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Canon A810

 ZS8 A810 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A810 and Panasonic ZS8

 A810 ZS8 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 has external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A810 and the ZS8.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and ZS8 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and ZS8.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A810 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer A810 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography details
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A810
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS8
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Landscape photography camera
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
44
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Panasonic ZS8
 Canon PowerShot A810Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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 171 gr (0.38 lb) 210 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 shots 340 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $99 $275