Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony W710
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony W710 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Released January 2013
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In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS8 and Sony W710, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ZS8 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the W710 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS8 matches up vs the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony W710 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Sony W710
| ZS8 | W710 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic ZS8
| W710 | ZS8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | July 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Sony W710
| ZS8 | W710 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS8 offers external 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 W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS8 and Sony W710 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ZS8 vs the W710.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS8 and W710 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS8 and W710.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W710 to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged ZS8 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony W710 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ18 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 lb) | 114g (0.25 lb) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photographs | 240 photographs |
| Style of battery | 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 | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $275 | $90 |