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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SZ8 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the SZ8 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") boast different sensor size.

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The SZ8 was revealed 4 years later than the ZS1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SZ8 matches up vs the ZS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Panasonic ZS1

 SZ8 ZS1 
ReleasedJanuary 2014May 2009Fresher by 57 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic SZ8

 ZS1 SZ8 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic ZS1

 SZ8 ZS1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ8 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ8 compared to the ZS1.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ8 and ZS1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ8 and ZS1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SZ8 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic SZ8 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern SZ8 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (159g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ8
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS1
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ8
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS1
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lighter than average (159g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (200 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography information
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really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging info
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average (159 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (229g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic ZS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159g (0.35 pounds) 229g (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $275 $0