Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax XG-1
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS8/Panasonic-ZS8-front.jpg)
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37 Overall
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Announced July 2014
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview
Following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The ZS8 was launched 4 years prior to the XG-1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZS8 grades vs the XG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax XG-1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 & Pentax XG-1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Pentax XG-1
ZS8 | XG-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Panasonic ZS8
XG-1 | ZS8 | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 36 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax XG-1
ZS8 | XG-1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS8 offers physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has sizing of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax XG-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS8 versus the XG-1.
![Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS8-vs-Pentax-XG-1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS8 and XG-1 is 92 and 66 respectively.
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS8 and XG-1.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax XG-1 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged ZS8 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS8-vs-Pentax-XG-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS8-vs-Pentax-XG-1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Pentax XG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Pentax XG-1 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ18 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2014-07-15 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 24-1248mm (52.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dots |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 210 grams (0.46 lb) | 567 grams (1.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") |
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 photos | 240 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LB-060 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $275 | $599 |