Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony HX200V

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic ZS8 versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the ZS8 (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was announced 9 months earlier than the HX200V so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ZS8 matches up against the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS8 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS8 versus Sony HX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ZS8 and the HX200V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS8 and HX200V is 92 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS8 and HX200V.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX200V to produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older ZS8 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.