Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony HX50V
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS8/Panasonic-ZS8-front.jpg)
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Announced July 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Launched April 2013
- Previous Model is Sony HX30V
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony HX50V Overview
Let's look much closer at the Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS8 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The ZS8 was revealed 21 months prior to the HX50V making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the ZS8 matches up versus the HX50V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Sony HX50V
ZS8 | HX50V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic ZS8
HX50V | ZS8 | |||
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Launched | April 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 21 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Sony HX50V
ZS8 | HX50V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS8 comes with physical measurements 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 HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony HX50V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS8 compared to the HX50V.
![Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony HX50V size comparison Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony HX50V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS8-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS8 and HX50V is 92 and 89 respectively.
![Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS8-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS8 and HX50V.
As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to result in extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZS8 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
![Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS8-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS8-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ18 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2013-04-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5184 x 2920 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 210 grams (0.46 lb) | 272 grams (0.60 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | 400 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $275 | $439 |