Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB1100F

The following is a complete review of the Panasonic ZS8 and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was revealed 3 years before the WB1100F which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ZS8 grades against the WB1100F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 & Samsung WB1100F. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS8 has got exterior measurements 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 WB1100F has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS8 and Samsung WB1100F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS8 against the WB1100F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS8 and WB1100F is 92 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS8 and WB1100F.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung WB1100F to give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZS8 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.