Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung DV150F

Following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic ZS8 versus Samsung DV150F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was manufactured 17 months before the DV150F making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS8 scores against the DV150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Samsung DV150F. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS8 has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS8 versus the DV150F.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS8 and DV150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS8 and DV150F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung DV150F to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZS8 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.