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Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony TF1

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS8
(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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS7
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony TF1 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was brought out 23 months prior to the TF1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZS8 scores against the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Sony TF1

          

          

            
 ZS8 TF1 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic ZS8

          

          

            
 TF1 ZS8 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2011More modern by 23 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Sony TF1

          

          

            
 ZS8 TF1 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS8 provides exterior dimensions 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 TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS8 and the TF1.
Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony TF1 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS8 and TF1 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS8 and TF1.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony TF1 to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged ZS8 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

            Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography features
Sony TF1 Portrait photography features
30
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
34
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Street photography camera
 Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (210 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
69
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch to focus
 environment sealing
 lighter than competition in class (152g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
47
 long zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 low fps (2.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 environment sealing
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (240 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography details
Sony TF1 Travel photography details
69
 lighter than competitors (210g)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (384mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
 lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
 environment sealing
 comes with touch to focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery power (240 per charge)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
40
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 small screen (2.7")
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 not so great battery power (240 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS8
Vlogging with Sony TF1
30
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (210g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have mic jack
33
 pretty wide (25mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic support
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS8 and Sony TF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ18 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-19 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 210g (0.46 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 240 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $275 $266