Panasonic ZS8 with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Main Features

  • July, 2011
  • August, 2012
  • 14 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 24-384 mm (16x) F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 23-481 mm (20.9x) Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 4" Fixed Screen
  • 2.0 fps continuous shooting
  • -
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • -
  • Built-In GPS
  • 105 x 58 x 33 mm, 210g.
  • 129 x 71 x 19 mm, 305g.
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Panasonic ZS8 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
38
Value for money score
56
Portability score
96
Overall score
40

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
35
Value for money score
52
Portability score
94
Overall score
35

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G with Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Overview


Let's compare Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Panasonic ZS8 was released in 2011, and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in 2012. Galaxy Camera 4G is newer, which is a plus. Lumix DMC-ZS8 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of Lumix DMC-ZS8 is greater than that of Galaxy Camera 4G. 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.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has a larger 4-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has 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 n/a fps continuous shooting.

General Lumix DMC-ZS8 Galaxy Camera 4G
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Lumix DMC-ZS8 Galaxy Camera 4G
Announced July, 2011 August, 2012
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 3 n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 4"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 0k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 11 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec 1/n/a sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/n/a sec
Continuous Shooting 2.0 fps n/a fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.00 no built-in flash
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ± EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm mm
Sensor Area 27.7 mm² 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 14 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240
Max Native ISO 6400 3200
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None Built-In
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
Battery
Battery Life 340 shots 0 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model
Physical
Weight 210 g 305 g
Physical Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33 mm 129 x 71 x 19 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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