Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched August 2011
(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
- Announced July 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS7
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FX90 versus Panasonic ZS8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FX90 was manufactured 2 months after the ZS8 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FX90 grades vs the ZS8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FX90 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic ZS8
FX90 | ZS8 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic FX90
ZS8 | FX90 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic ZS8
FX90 | ZS8 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | July 2011 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX90 features external measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FX90 versus Panasonic ZS8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FX90 against the ZS8.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and ZS8 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and ZS8.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS8 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-08-26 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.90 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) | 210 gr (0.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | 340 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $227 | $275 |