Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Overview
Let's compare Lumix DMC-ZS8 with Lumix DMC-ZS7. Both cameras produced
Panasonic.
These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras.
Both of these models were released in 2011. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of Lumix DMC-ZS8 is greater than that of Lumix DMC-ZS7. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Lumix DMC-ZS8), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
Both cameras have Optical image stabilization.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 has 2.0 fps continuous shooting.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 has 2.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
| Brand |
Panasonic
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Panasonic
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| Model |
Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
| Announced |
July, 2011 |
July, 2011 |
| Body Type |
Compact |
Compact |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
3 |
3 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
230k pixels |
460k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
None |
None |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
11 |
11 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/60 sec |
1/60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
1/2000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
2.0 fps |
2.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
5.00 |
5.30 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
1/2.3 |
| Sensor Type |
CCD |
CCD |
| Sensor Dimensions |
6.08 x 4.56 mm |
6.08 x 4.56 mm |
| Sensor Area |
27.7 mm² |
27.7 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
14 MP |
12 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4320 x 3240 |
4000 x 3000 |
| Max Native ISO |
6400 |
6400 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
80 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1280 x 720 |
1280 x 720 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4 |
AVCHD Lite |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
Built-In |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
340 shots |
0 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
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| Battery Model |
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| Physical |
| Weight |
210 g |
218 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
105 x 58 x 33 mm |
103 x 60 x 33 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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