Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
- Introduced April 2007
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS8, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and ZS8 (14MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and ZS8 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.
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The L1 was revealed 5 years earlier than the ZS8 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L1 scores against the ZS8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are available at Panasonic L1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic ZS8
L1 | ZS8 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic L1
ZS8 | L1 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | April 2007 | More recent by 52 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 207k | Clearer display (+23k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic L1 and Panasonic ZS8
L1 | ZS8 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic L1 enjoys outer measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the L1 versus the ZS8.
![Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-L1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS8-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L1 and ZS8 is 65 and 92 respectively.
![Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-L1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS8-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L1 and ZS8.
As you can see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L1 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS8 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older L1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-L1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS8-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-L1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS8-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2007-04-11 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 7 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3136 x 2352 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 207 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | 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 | 606g (1.34 lbs) | 210g (0.46 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $1,500 | $275 |