Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung NX2000

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung NX2000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the ZS8 (14MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the ZS8 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS8 was unveiled 3 years before the NX2000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the ZS8 scores vs the NX2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 & Samsung NX2000. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS8 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS8 vs the NX2000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS8 and NX2000 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS8 and NX2000.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS8 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX2000 will render extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older ZS8 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.