Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung NX300M

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS8 and Samsung NX300M, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS8 (14MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the ZS8 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The ZS8 was unveiled 17 months before the NX300M making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ZS8 matches up versus the NX300M when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Samsung NX300M. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS8 offers physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS8 and Samsung NX300M in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS8 against the NX300M.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS8 and NX300M is 92 and 86 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS8 and NX300M.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS8 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX300M will give extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS8 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.