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Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS7
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched December 2010
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS8 versus Samsung WB700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was revealed 7 months after the WB700 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ZS8 matches up against the WB700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Samsung WB700

 ZS8 WB700 
LaunchedJuly 2011December 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Panasonic ZS8

 WB700 ZS8 
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Samsung WB700

 ZS8 WB700 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS8 offers external 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 WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS8 versus the WB700.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS8 and WB700 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS8 and WB700.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger ZS8 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography details
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS8
Street photography with Samsung WB700
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography details
Samsung WB700 Sports photography details
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography information
Samsung WB700 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (210g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Landscape photography camera
44
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
38
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB700 as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS8 and Samsung WB700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8Samsung WB700
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Samsung WB700
Alternative name Lumix DMC-TZ18 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lb) -
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $275 $300