Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced May 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
(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
- Introduced July 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS7
Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic ZS8
ZS1 | ZS8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic ZS1
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Introduced | July 2011 | May 2009 | Newer by 26 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Panasonic ZS8
ZS1 | ZS8 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ6 | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-05-14 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 229g (0.50 lbs) | 210g (0.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $0 | $275 |