Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS8

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic ZS8, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and ZS8 (14MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and ZS8 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 was manufactured 6 years later than the ZS8 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G9 scores against the ZS8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G9 features physical measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic ZS8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the G9 vs the ZS8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and ZS8 is 62 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and ZS8.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic G9 will show more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern G9 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.