Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS8

Below is a complete review of the Panasonic GX8 versus Panasonic ZS8, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and ZS8 (14MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and ZS8 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The GX8 was announced 4 years later than the ZS8 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GX8 matches up against the ZS8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX8 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX8 offers external measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GX8 versus Panasonic ZS8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GX8 and the ZS8.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX8 and ZS8 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX8 and ZS8.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX8 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GX8 will offer you more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher GX8 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.