Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony A6100

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony A6100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the ZS8 (14MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the ZS8 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The ZS8 was brought out 9 years earlier than the A6100 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZS8 scores vs the A6100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Sony Alpha a6100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS8 has got outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony A6100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS8 and the A6100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS8 and A6100 is 92 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS8 and A6100.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS8 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A6100 will offer greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged ZS8 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.