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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
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
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was announced 12 months before the ZS8 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FZ40 grades against the ZS8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Panasonic ZS8

 FZ40 ZS8 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic FZ40

 ZS8 FZ40 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic ZS8

 FZ40 ZS8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ40 has external dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ40 and the ZS8.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ40 and ZS8 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ40 and ZS8.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older FZ40 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ40
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS8
46
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography details
51
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (494g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (210g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography factors
54
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (494 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (210g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography details
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (494g)
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (210g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic ZS8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45 Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-21 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II 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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 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 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 494 grams (1.09 pounds) 210 grams (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 340 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) 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 $420 $275