Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced July 2012
(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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS7
Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Panasonic SZ5 and Panasonic ZS8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ5 was unveiled 13 months later than the ZS8 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SZ5 scores against the ZS8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Panasonic ZS8
SZ5 | ZS8 | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | July 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic SZ5
ZS8 | SZ5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Panasonic ZS8
SZ5 | ZS8 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ5 has physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing 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 SZ5 and Panasonic ZS8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ5 compared to the ZS8.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ5 and ZS8 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ5 and ZS8.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files although you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SZ5 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-07-18 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 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 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Screen LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 lbs) | 210g (0.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | 340 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $195 | $275 |