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Panasonic LUMIX DMC ZS8 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:210 gBattery life (CIPA):340 shots

Panasonic LUMIX DMC ZS8 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

4.5

Overall score

Score
4.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

90%

4.0

Technical score

10%

8.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 78% of cameras
4.0

Technical score

Technical score
4.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

28%

4.1

Sensor & Image

25%

3.6

Photo Features

18%

3.6

Video & Audio

14%

5.8

Display & Design

8%

4.6

Battery & Power

7%

2.2

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 87% of cameras
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

9.3

Number of reviews

Based on 583 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 89% of cameras
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Technical Specifications of camera Panasonic LUMIX DMC ZS8

Technical score
Technical score
4.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

28%

4.1

Sensor & Image

25%

3.6

Photo Features

18%

3.6

Video & Audio

14%

5.8

Display & Design

8%

4.6

Battery & Power

7%

2.2

Connectivity & Storage

4.0
User score
User score
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

9.3

Number of reviews

Based on 583 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
9.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Popularity:
Panasonic LUMIX DMC ZS8 has a popularity score of 9.3, which is higher than 87% of cameras.
9.3
Value for money
Value for money
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

60%

4.5

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

6.0
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
14.1 MP
Main camera megapixels
14.1 MP
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 14.1 MP, which is lower than that of 75.5% of cameras and equal to that of 2.7% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.42 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.42 µm
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.42 µm, which are smaller than those in 70.4% of cameras and the same size as those in 1.6% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Base ISO
100
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 100 which is higher than that of 19.9% of cameras and equal to that of 52.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 1600 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 1,600
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 1,600, which is lower than that of 85.9% of cameras and equal to that of 13.2% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
23
N. of focus points
23
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 23 focus points, more than the number offered by 44.6% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 5.7% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1,280 px
Max video resolution
1,280 px
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
This camera supports 1,280 px video recording which is lower quality than that of 71.4% of cameras and equal to that of 18.5% of cameras.
Video bitrate
10 Mbps
Video bitrate
10 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 10 Mbps which is lower than that of 90.9% of cameras and equal to that of 1.6% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
Motion JPEG
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Type
compact
Weight
210 g
Weight
210 g
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 210 g which is lighter than 76.9% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.1% of cameras.
Width
105 mm
Width
105 mm
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 105 mm which is narrower than 74.9% of cameras and equal to that of 1.1% of cameras.
Height
58 mm
Height
58 mm
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 58 mm which is shorter than 87.1% of cameras and equal to that of 1.9% of cameras.
Thickness
33 mm
Thickness
33 mm
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 33 mm which is thinner than 71.1% of cameras and equal to that of 1.2% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
340 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
340 shots
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 340 shots, which is longer than that of 52.2% of cameras and equal to that of 2.3% of cameras.
Battery capacity
895 mAh
Battery capacity
895 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 895 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 78.6% of cameras and equal to those in 1.8% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC ZS8 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • 185 g lighter
    Weight
    210 g
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (210 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    210 g vs 395 g
  • 0.07 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.07 GB
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0.1 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.07 GB vs 0 GB
  • 15.9 mm shorter body
    Height
    58 mm
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (58 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    58 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • Has anti-flicker mode
    Anti-flicker mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This camera includes an anti-flicker mode, the average camera does not. 20% of cameras include it.
  • 10.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Panasonic LUMIX DMC ZS8
    the average camera
    Panasonic LUMIX DMC ZS8 has a higher user score than the average camera (8.82 vs 8.000).
    8.82 vs 8
  • 14.9 mm narrower
    Width
    105 mm
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (105 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    105 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 4.82x more popular
    Panasonic LUMIX DMC ZS8 is more popular than the average camera (9.31 vs 1.9).
    9.31 vs 1.93
  • 13 mm thinner
    Thickness
    33 mm
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (33 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    33 mm vs 46 mm
  • 10.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Panasonic LUMIX DMC ZS8
    the average camera
    Panasonic LUMIX DMC ZS8 has a higher user score than the average camera (8.82 vs 8.000).
    8.82 vs 8
  • 4.82x more popular
    Panasonic LUMIX DMC ZS8 is more popular than the average camera (9.31 vs 1.9).
    9.31 vs 1.93
  • 185 g lighter
    Weight
    210 g
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (210 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    210 g vs 395 g
  • 15.9 mm shorter body
    Height
    58 mm
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (58 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    58 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 14.9 mm narrower
    Width
    105 mm
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (105 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    105 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 13 mm thinner
    Thickness
    33 mm
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (33 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    33 mm vs 46 mm
  • Has anti-flicker mode
    Anti-flicker mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This camera includes an anti-flicker mode, the average camera does not. 20% of cameras include it.
  • 0.07 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.07 GB
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0.1 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.07 GB vs 0 GB
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • 3.8 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1.9 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1.9 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1.9 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • 1.92 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.42 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.42 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    14.1 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (14.1 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    14.1 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 2.9% worse value for money
    Panasonic LUMIX DMC ZS8 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (6.02 vs 6.2).
    6.02 vs 6.2
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • 1.92 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.42 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.42 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    14.1 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (14.1 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    14.1 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 4,800 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    1,600 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (1600 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 18,900 ISO lower extended sensitivity limit
    Max expanded ISO
    6,400 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <3.2k ISO – >102.4k ISO
    This camera has a lower expanded ISO than the average camera (6400 ISO vs 25300 ISO). The average camera reaches an expanded ISO of 25300 ISO.
    Reduced resolution only.
    6,400 ISO vs 25,300 ISO
  • 2 older
    Release date
    2011
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is older than the average camera (2011 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    2,011 vs 2,013
  • 3.8 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1.9 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1.9 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1.9 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 20 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    10 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
    This camera has a lower video bitrate than the average camera (10 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    10 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • 21 min shorter recording time
    Max video recording time
    9 min
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <25 min – >60 min
    This camera records continuously for less time than the average camera (9 min vs 30 min). The average camera records for 30 min.
    9 min vs 30 min
  • 225 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    895 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (895 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    895 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera does not support HDMI output, the average camera does. 78.7% of cameras support HDMI output.

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cnet.com
10/04/2011
Summary of the review
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 review - CNET
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cameralabs.com
08/12/2011
Summary of the review
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ18 / ZS8 - Cameralabs

Third-party reviews

Based on 583 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Panasonic LUMIX DMC ZS8

  • Versatile 16x Leica optical zoom lens (24-384mm equivalent)
  • Solid metal build quality with a pocketable, compact design
  • Fast autofocus performance and quick startup speed
  • Excellent macro photography capabilities for close-up shots
  • Effective optical image stabilization for reducing camera shake
  • Intuitive controls and physical buttons, including a dedicated 'Easy Zoom'

What we don't like about Panasonic LUMIX DMC ZS8

  • Noticeable image noise and detail smearing at higher ISO settings (above ISO 400)
  • Tendency to blow out highlights in high-contrast lighting
  • Poor automatic white balance performance when shooting indoors
  • Slow burst mode performance at full resolution
  • Lacks modern features like RAW support, GPS, and Wi-Fi
  • Video quality is limited to 720p Motion JPEG, which produces large file sizes

Verdict

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 is a compact travel-zoom camera featuring a 14.1-megapixel CCD sensor, a 16x optical zoom Leica DC lens with a versatile 24-384mm equivalent focal range, and Power O.I.S. optical image stabilisation. Its main characteristics include full manual exposure controls (PASM), an Intelligent Auto mode, and 720p HD movie recording capability at 30fps. The camera is highly praised for its massive zoom range packed into a pocket-friendly body, fast autofocus performance, and relatively long CIPA-rated battery life of 340 shots. However, its small 1/2.33-inch sensor struggles with image noise at higher ISO settings, it lack RAW file support, lacks an HDMI output, and features a low-resolution 3-inch LCD screen with only 230,000 dots.

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