Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony RX100 V

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS8 versus Sony RX100 V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the ZS8 (14MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the ZS8 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS8 was announced 6 years before the RX100 V which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ZS8 matches up against the RX100 V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS8 features physical 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 RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS8 versus Sony RX100 V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS8 and the RX100 V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS8 and RX100 V is 92 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS8 and RX100 V.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS8 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 V will offer you greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged ZS8 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.