Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung TL220

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung TL220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was announced 24 months later than the TL220 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS8 matches up versus the TL220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Samsung TL220. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS8 provides physical 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) whilst the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS8 vs the TL220.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS8 and TL220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS8 and TL220.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS8 to show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern ZS8 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.