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Panasonic ZS50 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
57 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS45
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS60
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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic ZS50 and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the ZS50 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was announced 3 years after the ZS8 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS50 matches up against the ZS8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic ZS8

		

		

			
 ZS50 ZS8 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2011Newer by 43 months
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic ZS50

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Panasonic ZS8

		

		

			
 ZS50 ZS8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic ZS50 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS50 offers external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS50 and Panasonic ZS8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ZS50 versus the ZS8.
Panasonic ZS50 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS50 and ZS8 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZS50 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS50 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS50 and ZS8.
All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS8 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer ZS50 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic ZS50 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS50 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic ZS50 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic ZS50 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Portrait photography camera
42
 has manual focus
 features face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
30
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic ZS50 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Street photography camera
68
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 lighter than average (243g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (210g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Sports photography camera
43
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
47
 great zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 has tracking focus
 low fps (2.0 frames per second)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS50
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS8
66
 lighter than average (243g)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (720mm)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
 lighter than competition in class (210g)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great zoom (384mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS50
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS8
51
 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
44
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging details
34
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average (243g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have mic jack
30
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS50 and Panasonic ZS8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70 Lumix DMC-TZ18
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.40 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 243 gr (0.54 pounds) 210 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 44 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 138 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 340 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $350 $275