Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS8

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and ZS8 (14MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and ZS8 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The ZS1 was revealed 3 years earlier than the ZS8 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZS1 grades against the ZS8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS1 comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS1 vs the ZS8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS1 and ZS8 is 91 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS1 and ZS8.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS1 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic ZS8 will show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged ZS1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.