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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90 Imaging
43 Features
58 Overall
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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 ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS35
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS45
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ8 was revealed very close to the ZS40 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SZ8 grades versus the ZS40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Panasonic ZS40

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic SZ8

		

		

			
 ZS40 SZ8 
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic ZS40

		

		

			
 SZ8 ZS40 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2014Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ8 features external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ8 and the ZS40.
Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ8 and ZS40 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ8 and ZS40.
To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography highlights
35
 good  resolution (16MP)
 provides face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
52
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 has face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic SZ8
Street photography with Panasonic ZS40
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (159 grams)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
69
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than average in class (240 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography information
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
54
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography details
67
 lighter than competition (159 grams)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great reach (288mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 terrible battery power (200 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
 lighter than average in class (240 grams)
 MP count decent (18MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic SZ8 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS40 as a Landscape photography camera
42
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse function
56
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 exports RAW formats
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging info
32
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition (159g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing microphone support
34
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (240g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic ZS40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 159 gr (0.35 pounds) 240 gr (0.53 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 200 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $275 $450