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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
52 Imaging
76 Features
87 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Released August 2019
Panasonic ZS8
(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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic ZS8

		

		

			
 S1H ZS8 
IntroducedAugust 2019July 2011More modern by 99 months
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k230kCrisper display (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic S1H

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic ZS8

		

		

			
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and ZS8 is 52 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography details
85
 you can focus manually
 high flash sync speed (1/320s)
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 offers face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
30
 good megapixels (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic S1H Street photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography info
69
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 offers focus via touch
 weather proofing
 good ISO range (51,200)
 more heavy than competition (1,052g)
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (210g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic S1H Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography information
76
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proofing
 not so great battery pack (400 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
47
 excellent zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Travel photography camera
64
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 not so great battery pack (400 CIPA)
 more heavy than competition (1,052g)
69
 lighter than competitors (210 grams)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long reach (384mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Landscape photography camera
81
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 good ISO range (51,200)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 has dual storage slots
 not so great battery pack (400 shots)
44
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Vlogging camera
70
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (5952 x 3988 pixels)
 includes microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (1,052 grams)
30
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (210 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone port
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic ZS8
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-08-28 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,330 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 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 Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 pounds) 210 grams (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos 340 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two 1
Price at release $3,998 $275