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Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS7
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released September 2011
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS8 and Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was revealed very close to the WB750 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ZS8 scores versus the WB750 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Samsung WB750

 ZS8 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Panasonic ZS8

 WB750 ZS8 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Samsung WB750

 ZS8 WB750 
ReleasedJuly 2011September 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS8 offers 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 WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS8 versus the WB750.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS8 and WB750 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS8 and WB750.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS8 to render extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography details
30
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB750 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (193g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography information
Samsung WB750 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (210 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (193g)
good megapixels (13MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Landscape photography camera
44
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging details
Samsung WB750 Vlogging details
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS8 and Samsung WB750
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8Samsung WB750
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Samsung WB750
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ18 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 grams (0.46 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $275 $339