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Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic ZS10 versus Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was brought out 5 months prior to the ZS8 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ZS10 matches up versus the ZS8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic ZS8

 ZS10 ZS8 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic ZS10

 ZS8 ZS10 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Panasonic ZS8

 ZS10 ZS8 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS10 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS10 versus Panasonic ZS8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS10 vs the ZS8.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and ZS8 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and ZS8.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files however you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography features
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than average in class (219g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (210g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography features
67
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (210g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography features
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
44
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (210 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Panasonic ZS8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-25 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lbs) 210 gr (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 260 shots 340 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $350 $275