Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony S930

Below is a extensive review of the Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony S930, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the ZS8 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was launched 2 years later than the S930 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ZS8 matches up against the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS8 enjoys 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) and the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony S930 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS8 against the S930.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS8 and S930 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS8 and S930.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS8 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger ZS8 should have an edge in sensor tech.