Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS8

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic TS5 and Panasonic ZS8, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was launched 2 years after the ZS8 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TS5 matches up versus the ZS8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS5 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TS5 compared to the ZS8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and ZS8 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS5 and ZS8.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS5 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TS5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.