Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony WX350

Here is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the ZS8 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was introduced 3 years earlier than the WX350 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ZS8 grades versus the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS8 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony WX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS8 compared to the WX350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS8 and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS8 and WX350.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony WX350 to deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older ZS8 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.