Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS50
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ8/Panasonic-SZ8-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS50/Panasonic-ZS50-front.jpg)
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Announced January 2015
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS45
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SZ8 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The SZ8 was introduced 12 months earlier than the ZS50 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SZ8 grades against the ZS50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Panasonic ZS50
SZ8 | ZS50 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic SZ8
ZS50 | SZ8 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | More modern by 12 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic ZS50
SZ8 | ZS50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ8 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic ZS50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ8 compared to the ZS50.
![Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS50-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ8 and ZS50 is 94 and 90 respectively.
![Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS50-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ8 and ZS50.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ8 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SZ8 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
![Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS50-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS50-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ70 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 159 gr (0.35 pounds) | 243 gr (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 44 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 138 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | 300 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $275 | $350 |