Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic ZS8

Here, we are contrasting the Canon N Facebook ready versus Panasonic ZS8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was introduced 2 years after the ZS8 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the N Facebook ready scores against the ZS8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are provided at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon N Facebook ready provides outer dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 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).

Contrast the Canon N Facebook ready versus Panasonic ZS8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the N Facebook ready versus the ZS8.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the N Facebook ready and ZS8 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N Facebook ready and ZS8.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS8 to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent N Facebook ready is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.