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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS7
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was unveiled 6 months later than the ZS8 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH6 matches up vs the ZS8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic ZS8

 FH6 ZS8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic FH6

 ZS8 FH6 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic ZS8

 FH6 ZS8 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FH6 compared to the ZS8.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and ZS8 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and ZS8.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography advice
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (210g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
great battery life (280 shots)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery life (280 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (119g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than others (210 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography highlights
41
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
great battery life (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
44
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging information
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (210g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic ZS8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-09 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 grams (0.26 lb) 210 grams (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 280 pictures 340 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $129 $275