Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
- Announced November 2013
(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
- Released July 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS7
Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LF1 versus Panasonic ZS8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty close but the LF1 (1/1.7") and ZS8 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe LF1 was brought out 2 years later than the ZS8 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the LF1 matches up against the ZS8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LF1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic ZS8
LF1 | ZS8 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | July 2011 | Fresher by 29 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic LF1
ZS8 | LF1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic ZS8
LF1 | ZS8 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LF1 has outer measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic LF1 versus Panasonic ZS8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the LF1 and the ZS8.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and ZS8 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LF1 and ZS8.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LF1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS8 will result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher LF1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-11-26 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 192 grams (0.42 lbs) | 210 grams (0.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 211 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | 340 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $500 | $275 |