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Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony WX50

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS8
(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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS7
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony WX50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was introduced 6 months before the WX50 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ZS8 grades versus the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Sony WX50

          

          

            
 ZS8 WX50 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Panasonic ZS8

          

          

            
 WX50 ZS8 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Sony WX50

          

          

            
 ZS8 WX50 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2012Similar generation
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS8 enjoys outer 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) and the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony WX50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS8 compared to the WX50.
Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS8 and WX50 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS8 and WX50.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX50 to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.

            Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography features
Sony WX50 Portrait photography features
30
 good MP (14MP)
 no manual focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
34
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 provides face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography features
Sony WX50 Street photography features
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography info
Sony WX50 Sports photography info
47
 amazing zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
69
 lighter than competition in class (210g)
 good MP (14MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 great zoom (384mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
 lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography info
Sony WX50 Landscape photography info
44
 decently wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14MP)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 does not have Timelapse function
38
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging details
Sony WX50 Vlogging details
30
 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (210g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone support
35
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS8 and Sony WX50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ18 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech TFT LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 210g (0.46 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots 240 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $275 $250