Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic ZS8

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic GH1 versus Panasonic ZS8, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH1 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the GH1 (Four Thirds) and ZS8 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The GH1 was brought out 24 months prior to the ZS8 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GH1 scores vs the ZS8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GH1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH1 enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GH1 vs the ZS8.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GH1 and ZS8 is 81 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GH1 and ZS8.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GH1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS8 will resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older GH1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.