Canon S110 vs Panasonic ZS8

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon S110 vs Panasonic ZS8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the S110 (1/1.7") and ZS8 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The S110 was released 15 months after the ZS8 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the S110 scores against the ZS8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S110 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The complete galleries are available at Canon S110 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon S110 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S110 and the ZS8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S110 and ZS8 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and ZS8.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S110 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS8 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent S110 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.