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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
49

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

 SZ8 ZS40 

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).

Check out the Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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")
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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
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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