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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K110D

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Panasonic ZS8
(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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS7
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced May 2006
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K110D Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K110D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS8 (14MP) and K110D (6MP) and the ZS8 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS8 was released 5 years after the K110D which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ZS8 grades versus the K110D for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Pentax K110D

 ZS8 K110D 
AnnouncedJuly 2011May 2006More modern by 63 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Panasonic ZS8

 K110D ZS8 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax K110D

 ZS8 K110D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS8 has got 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) and the Pentax K110D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K110D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS8 and the K110D.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS8 and K110D is 92 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS8 and K110D.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS8 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic ZS8 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ZS8 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography info
Pentax K110D Portrait photography info
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Street photography features
Pentax K110D Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (210g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography advice
Pentax K110D Sports photography advice
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography advice
Pentax K110D Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
45
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (6MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K110D Landscape photography advice
44
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K110D Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (210g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax K110D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8Pentax K110D
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Pentax K110D
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ18 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-07-19 2006-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 grams (0.46 lb) 585 grams (1.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $275 $1,000