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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released February 2011
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was manufactured 5 months prior to the ZS8 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SZ-10 scores against the ZS8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Panasonic ZS8

 SZ-10 ZS8 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Olympus SZ-10

 ZS8 SZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic ZS8

 SZ-10 ZS8 
RevealedFebruary 2011July 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 has got outside measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-10 compared to the ZS8.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and ZS8 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and ZS8.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files however you should take the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Portrait photography camera
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography highlights
40
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS8
65
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (210 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography features
40
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic ZS8
 Olympus SZ-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-08 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 210 grams (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 photos 340 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $275