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Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung DV300F 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS7
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS8 and Samsung DV300F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was unveiled 5 months before the DV300F and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZS8 matches up against the DV300F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Samsung DV300F

          

          

            
 ZS8 DV300F 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic ZS8

          

          

            
 DV300F ZS8 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Samsung DV300F

          

          

            
 ZS8 DV300F 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2012Similar age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS8 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS8 and Samsung DV300F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the ZS8 against the DV300F.
Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS8 and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS8 and DV300F.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung DV300F to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

            Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS8
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
30
 resolution is good (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
34
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography information
Samsung DV300F Street photography information
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (210g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (133g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
47
 great zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography information
Samsung DV300F Travel photography information
69
 lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 very long reach (384mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
 lighter than competition (133g)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography advice
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography advice
44
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
43
 rather wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 no manual mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging factors
Samsung DV300F Vlogging factors
30
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (210g)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external mic socket
33
 rather wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 lighter than competition (133g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS8 and Samsung DV300F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8Samsung DV300F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Samsung DV300F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $275 $200