Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung SL202

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS8 and Samsung SL202, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS8 (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was introduced 2 years after the SL202 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ZS8 scores vs the SL202 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 & Samsung SL202. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS8 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS8 and Samsung SL202 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS8 and the SL202.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS8 and SL202 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS8 and SL202.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS8 to produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent ZS8 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.