• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.1 megapixels
  • 32.00mm - 160.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-LZ8 advantages over Samsung SL820

  • Less expensive
    $180 vs $280 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Samsung SL820 advantages over Panasonic DMC-LZ8

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 33 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    139g vs 188g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    12.2 vs 8.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 32 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus FE-310

Panasonic DMC-LZ8
Olympus FE-310
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Wider angle lens
  • $105
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
Samsung SL820
Olympus FE-310
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Thinner
  • $105
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Panasonic DMC-LZ10

Panasonic DMC-LZ8
Panasonic DMC-LZ10
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $188
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More pixels
Samsung SL820
Panasonic DMC-LZ10
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • HDMI out
  • $188
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Higher extended ISO

Compared to Canon A2000 IS

Panasonic DMC-LZ8
Canon A2000 IS
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Wider angle lens
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More telephoto lens reach
Samsung SL820
Canon A2000 IS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • HDMI out
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FS25S

Panasonic DMC-LZ8
Panasonic DMC-FS25S
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $175
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Thinner
Samsung SL820
Panasonic DMC-FS25S
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $175
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Higher extended ISO

Compared to Samsung TL220

Panasonic DMC-LZ8
Samsung TL220
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Thinner
Samsung SL820
Samsung TL220
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
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