Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic ZS8
81 Imaging
49 Features
57 Overall
52
92 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
37
Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Updated by Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS7
Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic ZS8
GH1 | ZS8 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic GH1
ZS8 | GH1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | July 2011 | July 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic ZS8
GH1 | ZS8 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Panasonic GH1 versus Panasonic ZS8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-07-10 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine HD | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 18.89 x 14.48mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 273.5mm² | 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 | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 1.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 385g (0.85 lb) | 210g (0.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 64 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 772 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 images | 340 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $949 | $275 |