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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • New Model is Panasonic G2
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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic G1 versus Panasonic ZS8, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the G1 (Four Thirds) and ZS8 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The G1 was launched 3 years prior to the ZS8 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G1 matches up vs the ZS8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic ZS8

 G1 ZS8 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic G1

 ZS8 G1 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 30 months

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic ZS8

 G1 ZS8 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G1 has physical dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G1 versus Panasonic ZS8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G1 vs the ZS8.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and ZS8 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 and ZS8.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G1 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS8 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged G1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography highlights
57
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography highlights
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (210 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Sports photography camera
33
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G1 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography information
62
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
69
lighter than average (210g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography advice
57
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G1 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging details
18
lack of video recording
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (210 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Panasonic ZS8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-19 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 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 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 360 gr (0.79 pounds) 210 gr (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 463 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 340 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $275