Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic ZS8

The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic ZS8, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was announced 3 years earlier than the ZS8 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FS12 scores versus the ZS8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FS12 versus the ZS8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and ZS8 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and ZS8.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS8 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FS12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.