Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K-x
92 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
37
69 Imaging
52 Features
47 Overall
50
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
(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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Revealed December 2009
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K-x Overview
Below, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K-x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the K-x (12MP) is fairly similar but the ZS8 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZS8 was launched 20 months after the K-x making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ZS8 grades against the K-x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K-x Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 & Pentax K-x. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Pentax K-x
ZS8 | K-x | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | July 2011 | December 2009 | Newer by 20 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic ZS8
K-x | ZS8 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax K-x
ZS8 | K-x | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS8 provides external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K-x in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS8 vs the K-x.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS8 and K-x is 92 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS8 and K-x.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS8 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS8 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher ZS8 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Pentax K-x | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Pentax K-x |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-TZ18 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2009-12-23 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 16.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 210 grams (0.46 pounds) | 580 grams (1.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 811 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | 1900 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $275 | $600 |