Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS8

The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS8, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the G6 (Four Thirds) and ZS8 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The G6 was launched 22 months after the ZS8 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G6 matches up against the ZS8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G6 enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the G6 compared to the ZS8.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G6 and ZS8 is 74 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G6 and ZS8.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G6 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic G6 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G6 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.