Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS8
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Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Announced June 2008
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-410
(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
- Launched July 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS7
Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Olympus E-420 versus Panasonic ZS8, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and ZS8 (14MP) and the E-420 (Four Thirds) and ZS8 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-420 was introduced 4 years prior to the ZS8 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-420 scores vs the ZS8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-420 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-420 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Panasonic ZS8
E-420 | ZS8 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Olympus E-420
ZS8 | E-420 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | June 2008 | More modern by 37 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic ZS8
E-420 | ZS8 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-420 offers outer dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-420 versus Panasonic ZS8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-420 vs the ZS8.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-420 and ZS8 is 77 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-420 and ZS8.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-420 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS8 will give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged E-420 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Olympus E-420 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus E-420 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2008-06-23 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 426 grams (0.94 pounds) | 210 grams (0.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 527 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | 340 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $999 | $275 |