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Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS7
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was brought out 19 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ZS8 grades vs the Galaxy Camera with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 ZS8 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic ZS8

 Galaxy Camera ZS8 
ReleasedFebruary 2013July 2011Newer by 19 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 ZS8 Galaxy Camera 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS8 has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS8 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS8 and Galaxy Camera is 92 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS8 and Galaxy Camera.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged ZS8 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography factors
30
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (210g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography info
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography features
69
lighter than others (210 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography factors
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging advice
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (210 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
36
pretty wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS8 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ18 Wi-Fi
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210g (0.46 lbs) 300g (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $275 $450