Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony S2100

Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony S2100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was launched 19 months later than the S2100 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ZS8 matches up versus the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS8 has got outside 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 S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS8 vs the S2100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS8 and S2100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS8 and S2100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS8 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern ZS8 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.