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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Released July 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ200
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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ300 versus Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was unveiled 4 years later than the ZS8 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FZ300 scores against the ZS8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic ZS8

 FZ300 ZS8 
AnnouncedJuly 2015July 2011More recent by 49 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic FZ300

 ZS8 FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic ZS8

 FZ300 ZS8 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ300 features outside measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ300 versus Panasonic ZS8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ300 vs the ZS8.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and ZS8 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ300 and ZS8.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS8 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer FZ300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
30
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography advice
59
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment proof
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (691 grams)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (210 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography info
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (380 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography features
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good battery life (380 shots)
environment proof
has focus by touch
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
more heavy than others in class (691 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others (210 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
good battery life (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ300
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS8
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pretty wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (691 grams)
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (210g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic ZS8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-07-16 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 691g (1.52 pounds) 210g (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 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 380 pictures 340 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $598 $275