Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

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    Highlights

    • 14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
    • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 1.9 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 was announced in 2011 and is a 1/2.33-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm) Standard Compact camera with 14.1 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 6,400. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Screen
    5. Sensor
    6. Photography Features
    7. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    8. Other Features
    9. Physical Parameters
    10. For Different Types of Photography
    11. Evaluation
    12. Specifications  

    Here is the Panasonic -ZSx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Panasonic -ZSx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Panasonic ZS8 July
    2011    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic ZS7
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    		July
    2011    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic ZS5
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    		June
    2010    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic ZS3
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    		May
    2009    		 10 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic ZS1
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    		May
    2009    		 10.1 MP
    1/2.5-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 vs Lumix DMC-ZS7 vs Lumix DMC-ZS5 vs Lumix DMC-ZS3 vs Lumix DMC-ZS1.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 to its predecessor Lumix DMC-ZS7 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
    Higher Sensor Resolution 14.1 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
    Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 4000 x 3000
    Tracking Autofocus vs
    Continuous Autofocus vs
    Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 25 mm
    Reachs More Telephoto 384 mm vs 300 mm
    Greater Optical Zoom 16x vs 12x
    Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
    Lighter 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz) vs 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)
    Internal Storage 70 MB vs 15 MB
    DOWNGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
    Higher Native ISO 100 vs 80
    Single Autofocus vs
    Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/4.9
    Lower Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 460k dot
    Lower Max Continuous Shooting 1.9 fps vs 2.3 fps
    Built-in GPS vs

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 vs Lumix DMC-ZS7.

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with Venus Engine FHD processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4320 x 3240, 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 3232 x 3232,3072 x 2048, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2736 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2304 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8.

    Panasonic ZS5
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    1/2.33-inch

    12.1 MP

    Panasonic ZS1
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    1/2.5-inch

    10.1 MP

    Panasonic ZS7
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    1/2.33-inch

    12.1 MP

    Panasonic ZS3
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    1/2.33-inch

    10 MP

    Nikon Z8
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Canon R3
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    Full Frame

    24.1 MP

    Sony a6100
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Nikon D3100
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    APS-C

    14 MP

    Fujifilm X-E2
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    APS-C

    16.3 MP

    Sony a7R IIIA
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    Full Frame

    42.4 MP

    Canon R100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 70 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 1.9 fps.


    Flash

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.00 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 has dimensions of 105 x 58 x 33 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 1.3"). It weighs 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    105 mm (4.13")

    58 mm (2.28")

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    33 mm (1.3")

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    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 dimensions

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    46

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 gets a score of 46 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    63

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 gets a score of 63 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    59

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 gets a score of 59 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    81

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 gets a score of 81 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    86

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Evaluation

    We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and give score of 52 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    46

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 a score of 46 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    61

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 a score of 61 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    43

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 a score of 43 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    61

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 a score of 61 for Focusing parameters.

    •   11 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    52

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 a score of 52 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 a score of 55 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    43

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 a score of 43 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
    •   Internal Storage


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