Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony W830

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZS8 versus Sony W830, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS8 (14MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was introduced 3 years earlier than the W830 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the ZS8 scores versus the W830 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS8 provides external 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) whilst the Sony W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS8 versus Sony W830 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS8 compared to the W830.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS8 and W830 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS8 and W830.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W830 to deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older ZS8 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.