Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS8
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Announced January 2016
(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
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS7

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview
Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus PEN-F versus Panasonic ZS8, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and ZS8 (14MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and ZS8 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

The PEN-F was unveiled 4 years later than the ZS8 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the PEN-F matches up versus the ZS8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are provided at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Panasonic ZS8
PEN-F | ZS8 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 56 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Olympus PEN-F
ZS8 | PEN-F |
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Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic ZS8
PEN-F | ZS8 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus PEN-F has physical measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Look at the Olympus PEN-F versus Panasonic ZS8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the PEN-F and the ZS8.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and ZS8 is 84 and 92 respectively.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the PEN-F and ZS8.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The PEN-F with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus PEN-F will render more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer PEN-F provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Olympus PEN-F | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN-F | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2016-01-27 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | 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 surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 427g (0.94 lbs) | 210g (0.46 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 74 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 894 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 340 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $1,000 | $275 |