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Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS7
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS8 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was manufactured 13 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the ZS8 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 ZS8 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic ZS8

 Galaxy Camera 4G ZS8 
RevealedAugust 2012July 2011Newer by 13 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 ZS8 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS8 features external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS8 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS8 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS8 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 92 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS8 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged ZS8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
30
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography information
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition (210g)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS8
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
47
decently wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging highlights
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
36
decently wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS8 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 -
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s -
Max shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Physical 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $275 $550