Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony TX66

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS8 and Sony TX66, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS8 (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was launched 7 months prior to the TX66 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS8 matches up against the TX66 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS8 has got exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS8 and Sony TX66 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS8 and the TX66.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS8 and TX66 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS8 and TX66.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX66 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged ZS8 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.