Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic ZS8

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX30 IS and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was introduced 10 months before the ZS8 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX30 IS matches up vs the ZS8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS features outside measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX30 IS and Panasonic ZS8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX30 IS and the ZS8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and ZS8 is 64 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and ZS8.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older SX30 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.