Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS8

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Panasonic ZS8, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and ZS8 (14MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and ZS8 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The FZ1000 II was launched 7 years later than the ZS8 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FZ1000 II scores against the ZS8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II enjoys outer measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements 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 Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Panasonic ZS8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ1000 II and the ZS8.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and ZS8 is 55 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 II and ZS8.

As you can see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 II should have an advantage in sensor innovation.