Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
- Launched February 2019
- Old Model is Panasonic FZ1000
(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
- Revealed July 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS7
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Panasonic ZS8
FZ1000 II | ZS8 | |||
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Revealed | February 2019 | July 2011 | Fresher by 93 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 230k | Sharper display (+1010k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
ZS8 | FZ1000 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic ZS8
FZ1000 II | ZS8 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size |
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
Class | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2019-02-18 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
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 | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,240 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 808 grams (1.78 pounds) | 210 grams (0.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 340 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLC12PP | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $898 | $275 |