Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony W650
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
37
92 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
37
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed July 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS7
Sony W650
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
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Lets look closer at the Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony W650, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ZS8 was announced 5 months before the W650 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS8 grades against the W650 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Sony W650
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Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Panasonic ZS8
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Sony W650
| ZS8 | W650 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | January 2012 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS8 has got outside 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 W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS8 against the W650.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS8 and W650 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS8 and W650.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W650 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS8 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W650 as a Portrait photography camera
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Panasonic ZS8 Street photography details
Sony W650 Street photography details
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (210g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports photography with Panasonic ZS8
Sports photography with Sony W650
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography info
Sony W650 Travel photography info
lighter than others in class (210g)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography advice
Sony W650 Landscape photography advice
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging factors
Sony W650 Vlogging factors
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (210g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (124g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony W650 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
| Alternate name | Lumix DMC-TZ18 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine FHD | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 210 gr (0.46 lbs) | 124 gr (0.27 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 shots | 220 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $275 | $140 |
