Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Released August 2012
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-C3
- Replacement is Sony NEX-3N
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The following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic ZS8 and Sony NEX-F3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very comparable but the ZS8 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ZS8 was released 13 months earlier than the NEX-F3 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ZS8 grades vs the NEX-F3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Sony NEX-F3
| ZS8 | NEX-F3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Panasonic ZS8
| NEX-F3 | ZS8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2012 |  | July 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Sony NEX-F3
| ZS8 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS8 enjoys external measurements 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 Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic ZS8 and Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS8 versus the NEX-F3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS8 and NEX-F3 is 92 and 86 respectively.
Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS8 and NEX-F3.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS8 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-F3 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged ZS8 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ18 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2012-08-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 210 grams (0.46 pounds) | 314 grams (0.69 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1114 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 images | 470 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $275 | $470 |