Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS8

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic ZS8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was manufactured 19 months after the ZS8 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the XZ-10 matches up against the ZS8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 has external measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic ZS8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the XZ-10 versus the ZS8.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and ZS8 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and ZS8.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS8 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher XZ-10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.