Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung GX-1S

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS8 and Samsung GX-1S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS8 (14MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the ZS8 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS8 was introduced 5 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ZS8 grades against the GX-1S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS8 offers exterior 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 Samsung GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS8 and Samsung GX-1S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS8 compared to the GX-1S.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS8 and GX-1S is 92 and 68 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS8 and GX-1S.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS8 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic ZS8 will offer greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer ZS8 will have an advantage in sensor tech.