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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS8, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was introduced 18 months before the ZS8 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TS10 matches up against the ZS8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Panasonic ZS8

 TS10 ZS8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic TS10

 ZS8 TS10 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Panasonic ZS8

 TS10 ZS8 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS10 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TS10 against the ZS8.

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and ZS8 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS10 and ZS8.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged TS10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (210g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS8
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather sealing
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS10
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS8
61
weather sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (210 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography details
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (210g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Panasonic ZS8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also called Lumix DMC-FT10 Lumix DMC-TZ18
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-21 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 pounds) 210 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 - 340 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $249 $275