Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
      BrandPanasonicSony
      ModelLumix DMC-ZS8Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
      MSRP$250
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactLens-style
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.08 x 4.56 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels14.5 Megapixel18.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.1 Megapixel18.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
      ProcessorVenus Engine FHD
      Max Image Resolution4320 x 32404896 x 3672
      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 4802592 x 1944 (4:3), 4896 x 2752 (16:9), 1920 x 1080 (16:9)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardNormal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Continuous
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points11
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 384 mm25 - 250 mm
      Optical Zoom16x10x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 5.9f/3.3 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDDepends on connected smartphone
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot0k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting1.9 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Syncro
      Flash Range5.00 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
      Video FormatsMPEG-4MPEG-4
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201440 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
      Dimensions105 x 58 x 33 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 1.3")62 x 62 x 33 mm (2.44 x 2.44 x 1.3")
      Weight (inc. batteries)210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz)105 g (0.23 lb / 3.70 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)4.6 x 4.6 x 4.1"
      Package Weight0.75 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
      Battery PackNP-BN,
      Battery Life340 shots220 shots
      Internal Storage70 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC/Memory Stick Micro
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2, 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor


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