Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 was introduced in May 2009 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 was introduced in July 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2.3 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 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
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 229 g (0.50 lb / 8.08 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 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
      •   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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

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

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

      Panasonic ZS3
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Single Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.9 vs f/5.9
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 2.3 fps vs 1.9 fps

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      Panasonic ZS7
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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 ZS5
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic FX580
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      Panasonic ZS8
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 vs 4320 x 3240
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 24 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 300 mm vs 384 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 12x vs 16x
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Lighter 229 g (0.50 lb / 8.08 oz) vs 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz)
      Internal Storage 40 MB vs 70 MB

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      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

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Fujifilm X-E2
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Nikon D3100
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      APS-C

      14 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 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

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light229 g (0.50 lb / 8.08 oz)210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz)
        Internal Storage40 MB70 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points1111
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Continuous Shooting2.3 fps1.9 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 features a 10 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 80 - 6,400. 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 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3776 x 2520, 3968 x 2232, 3072 x 2304, 3168 x 2112, 3328 x 1872, 2560 x 1920, 2656 x 1768, 2784 x 1568, 2048 x 1536, 2112 x 1408, 2208 x 1248, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 is equipped with Venus Engine FHD processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution 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 cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 has a single SD/MMC/SDHC card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3, and up to 1/4000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 can shoot continuously up to 2.3 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 can shoot continuously up to 1.9 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.30 m Auto ISO on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and 5.00 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8..

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 body has dimensions of 103 x 60 x 33 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.3") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 body has dimensions of 105 x 58 x 33 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 1.3"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 weighs 229 g (0.50 lb / 8.08 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 weighs 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

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      58 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 229 g (0.50 lb / 8.08 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 229 g (0.50 lb / 8.08 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   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

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and give them scores of 49 and 52 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      POOR
      54
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 229 g (0.50 lb / 8.08 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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