Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS10
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Released January 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ8 was revealed 2 years later than the ZS10 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the SZ8 grades versus the ZS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Panasonic ZS10
SZ8 | ZS10 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | January 2011 | Fresher by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic SZ8
ZS10 | SZ8 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic ZS10
SZ8 | ZS10 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ8 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SZ8 vs the ZS10.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ8 and ZS10 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ8 and ZS10.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ8 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SZ8 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-01-06 | 2011-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 159 gr (0.35 lbs) | 219 gr (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 | 200 shots | 260 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $275 | $350 |