Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony A6300

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS8 versus Sony A6300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS8 (14MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the ZS8 (1/2.3") and A6300 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The ZS8 was released 5 years prior to the A6300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZS8 scores versus the A6300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Sony Alpha a6300. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS8 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony A6300 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS8 versus Sony A6300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS8 and the A6300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS8 and A6300 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS8 and A6300.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS8 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A6300 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged ZS8 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.