Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS8

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS8, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was manufactured 18 months later than the ZS8 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TS25 scores against the ZS8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS25 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS25 has external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TS25 against the ZS8.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and ZS8 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS25 and ZS8.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer TS25 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.