Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS8

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was unveiled 12 months before the ZS8 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the FX700 scores vs the ZS8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX700 provides outer measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements 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 vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FX700 vs the ZS8.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and ZS8 is 94 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and ZS8.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of images although you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older FX700 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.