Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic ZS8

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic GX1 versus Panasonic ZS8, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very similar but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and ZS8 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The GX1 was announced 7 months after the ZS8 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the GX1 matches up against the ZS8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX1 enjoys outside dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX1 versus Panasonic ZS8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GX1 versus the ZS8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX1 and ZS8 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX1 and ZS8.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX1 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic GX1 will offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher GX1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.