Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-ZS8Lumix DMC-ZS3
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.33-inch1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.08 x 4.56 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels14.5 Megapixel13 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.1 Megapixel10 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40080 - 6,400
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
      ProcessorVenus Engine FHD
      Max Image Resolution4320 x 32403648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions4320 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 4803776 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
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Continuous
      Live View      		Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points1111
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 384 mm25 - 300 mm
      Optical Zoom16x12x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 5.9f/3.3 - 4.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting1.9 fps2.3 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Syncro      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range5.00 m5.30 m Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
      Video FormatsMPEG-4AVCHD Lite
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
      Dimensions105 x 58 x 33 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 1.3")103 x 60 x 33 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.3")
      Weight (inc. batteries)210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz)229 g (0.50 lb / 8.08 oz)
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
      Battery Life340 shots
      Internal Storage70 MB40 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/MMC/SDHC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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