Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS8

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Panasonic ZS8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and ZS8 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was unveiled 11 months earlier than the ZS8 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the SD4000 IS scores against the ZS8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD4000 IS versus Panasonic ZS8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the ZS8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and ZS8 is 94 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and ZS8.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS8 to give more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.