Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony H70

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZS8 and Sony H70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was revealed 7 months later than the H70 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ZS8 scores vs the H70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS8 has outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS8 and Sony H70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ZS8 versus the H70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS8 and H70 is 92 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS8 and H70.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony H70 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ZS8 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.