• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 384.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic ZS8 advantages over Panasonic TS30

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.3 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    384 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 340 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.9 fps vs 1.3 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1300 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Panasonic TS30 advantages over Panasonic ZS8

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Thinner
    19 mm vs 33 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    9 years vs 13 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    144g vs 210g
    Lighter weight
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

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
  • 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
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review 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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Compared to Panasonic ZS10

Panasonic ZS8
Panasonic ZS10
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Panasonic ZS8 vs Panasonic ZS10

Panasonic TS30
Panasonic ZS10
  • $168
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS10

Compared to Panasonic ZS15

Panasonic ZS8
Panasonic ZS15
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen

Compare Panasonic ZS8 vs Panasonic ZS15

Panasonic TS30
Panasonic ZS15
  • $168
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS15

Compared to Panasonic TS20

Panasonic ZS8
Panasonic TS20
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Panasonic ZS8 vs Panasonic TS20

Panasonic TS30
Panasonic TS20
  • $168
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Longer exposure
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch

Compare Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS20

Compared to Sony H90

Panasonic ZS8
Sony H90
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony H90

Panasonic TS30
Sony H90
  • $168
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic TS30 vs Sony H90

Compared to Olympus TG-630

Panasonic ZS8
Olympus TG-630
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Panasonic ZS8 vs Olympus TG-630

Panasonic TS30
Olympus TG-630
  • $168
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More pixels
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic TS30 vs Olympus TG-630

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