Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony W730

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic ZS8 versus Sony W730, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The ZS8 was introduced 17 months before the W730 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ZS8 grades against the W730 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS8 comes with physical 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 W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS8 versus Sony W730 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS8 vs the W730.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS8 and W730 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS8 and W730.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W730 to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZS8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.