Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS8

Following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic S1H versus Panasonic ZS8, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and ZS8 (14MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and ZS8 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was released 8 years after the ZS8 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S1H matches up versus the ZS8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H features physical dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications 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 S1H versus Panasonic ZS8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S1H against the ZS8.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and ZS8 is 52 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and ZS8.

Plainly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1H due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1H will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer S1H will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.