Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony WX1

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS8 versus Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the ZS8 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the ZS8 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS8 was unveiled 24 months after the WX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS8 grades against the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS8 offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS8 against the WX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS8 and WX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS8 and WX1.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS8 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS8 will deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger ZS8 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.