Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung MV800

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung MV800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was unveiled within a month of the MV800 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ZS8 matches up versus the MV800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Samsung MV800. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS8 comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung MV800 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS8 against the MV800.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS8 and MV800 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS8 and MV800.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung MV800 to render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively.