Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony H50
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Launched January 2009

Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony H50 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS8 versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the ZS8 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ZS8 was released 2 years later than the H50 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ZS8 scores versus the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony H50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Sony H50
ZS8 | H50 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic ZS8
H50 | ZS8 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Sony H50
ZS8 | H50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS8 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS8 versus Sony H50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS8 versus the H50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS8 and H50 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS8 and H50.
As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS8 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent ZS8 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-TZ18 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2009-01-15 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 210g (0.46 pounds) | 547g (1.21 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $275 | $80 |