Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic ZS8
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Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Released July 2010
- Replaced the Canon SX10 IS
- Refreshed by Canon SX30 IS
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Launched July 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS7
Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX20 IS grades versus the ZS8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Panasonic ZS8
SX20 IS | ZS8 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Canon SX20 IS
ZS8 | SX20 IS | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | July 2010 | More modern by 12 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Panasonic ZS8
SX20 IS | ZS8 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS comes with external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements 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 SX20 IS vs Panasonic ZS8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX20 IS and the ZS8.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and ZS8 is 65 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and ZS8.
To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS8 to give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-07-06 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 grams (1.32 lb) | 210 grams (0.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 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 |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $500 | $275 |