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Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic XS1 versus Panasonic ZS8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was manufactured 18 months after the ZS8 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the XS1 matches up against the ZS8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic ZS8

 XS1 ZS8 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic XS1

 ZS8 XS1 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Panasonic ZS8

 XS1 ZS8 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic XS1 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic XS1 versus Panasonic ZS8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the XS1 and the ZS8.

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and ZS8 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XS1 and ZS8.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic XS1 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher XS1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography highlights
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS8
69
lighter than others (103 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (210g)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS8
39
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic XS1
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS8
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Panasonic ZS8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 103 grams (0.23 lbs) 210 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 260 pictures 340 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $275