Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS8

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.