Panasonic Lumix
DMC-ZS8
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-ZS7

Updated (January, 2011): Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

65
"The body is rectangular with gently rounded edges and a subtle ridge along the right front in the area of the shutter button and zoom control to help provide better grip."
digitalcamerareview.com | talking about the DMC-ZS7's feel
"Very good image quality."
digitalcamerareview.com | talking about the DMC-ZS7's image-quality

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

GPS
 Built-in GPS
Great for travel
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

62
"The color noise that I'm used to seeing from Panasonic's cameras isn't as prevalent in the ZS8's images"
reviews.cnet.com | talking about the DMC-ZS8's iso-noise
"The ZS8's shooting performance is speedy."
reviews.cnet.com | talking about the DMC-ZS8's auto-focus

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Fastest shutter speed
 Fast shutter speed
1/4000 of a second
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds

differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZS8
Zoom More zoom 16x vs 12x
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 Around 80% more zoom
Wide angle Better wide angle 24 mm vs 25 mm
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 Almost the same
Lowest price Significantly cheaper $159.00 vs $360.99
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 The best price we've seen is $202 cheaper (2.3x less)
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
Weight Slightly lighter 210 g vs 218 g
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 Almost the same
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZS7
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 460k dots vs 230k dots
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 2x higher resolution screen
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent travel zooms, and ignoring price

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
62 vs 65
Explain scores
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7.

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similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom Great zoom Help
DMC-ZS8:16x
DMC-ZS7:12x
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
DMC-ZS8:24 mm
DMC-ZS7:25 mm
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
3 cm
Longest exposure Very long exposure times Help
60 seconds
Thickness Quite thick Help
1.3"
Weight Heavy Help
DMC-ZS8:210 g
DMC-ZS7:218 g
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
Sensor type Lower-end sensor types Help
CCD
Size Large Help
DMC-ZS8:105x58x33 mm
DMC-ZS7:103x60x33 mm
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
1,600 ISO
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
720p @ 30fps

Compared to recent travel zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
DMC-ZS8:1.9 fps
DMC-ZS7:2.3 fps
High-speed framerate No high speed movie support Help
Not supported

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Travel zoom

$328
Movie format Records higher quality movies
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS10 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS8
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS10 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20

Panasonic Lumix ZS20

Travel zoom

$290 - $350
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Compare the Lumix ZS20 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS8
Compare the Lumix ZS20 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

Panasonic Lumix ZS15

Travel zoom

$270
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Lumix ZS15 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS8
Compare the Lumix ZS15 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Compact

$148 - $179
Aperture Has a significantly wider aperture
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Lumix DMC-ZS8
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Nikon Coolpix S9100

Nikon Coolpix S9100

Travel zoom

$237 - $289
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Compare the Coolpix S9100 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS8
Compare the Coolpix S9100 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Canon PowerShot SX220 HS

Canon PowerShot SX220 HS

Travel zoom

$281 - $332
Movie format Records higher quality movies
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the PowerShot SX220 HS vs the Lumix DMC-ZS8
Compare the PowerShot SX220 HS vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5

Travel zoom

$298
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS5 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS8
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS5 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v

Travel zoom
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor
True resolution Significantly lower true resolution
Zoom Less zoom
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Pro digicam

$339
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Aperture Much wider aperture
GPS No built-in GPS
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7

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