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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX600 HS
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and ZS8 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was brought out 3 years after the ZS8 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX610 HS grades vs the ZS8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Panasonic ZS8

 SX610 HS ZS8 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2011Newer by 43 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Canon SX610 HS

 ZS8 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic ZS8

 SX610 HS ZS8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX610 HS vs the ZS8.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and ZS8 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and ZS8.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to show greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (191g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Sports photography camera
45
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (191g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (270 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX610 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS8
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (270 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging details
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (191g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic ZS8
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191 gr (0.42 pounds) 210 gr (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos 340 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $214 $275