Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 ×
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
BrandPanasonicCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberZS8SX200 IS
Camera formatCompactMid-Sized
Release year (year)20112009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)105103
Width (mm)3338
Height (mm)5860
Weight (g)210220
Waterproof--
Successor-Canon SX210 IS
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)14.112.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.421.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.91
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuckTime Motion JPEGMOV (video: H.264, audio:PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 AsphericalCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 384.0028.00 - 336.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.005.00 - 60.00
Zoom ratio (x)1612
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.300.12 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)-0 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, 23pt, 1pt, SpotContrast Detect; Face Detect AF, Single AF point, Selectable AF frame size: normal, or small
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)Auto, High ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*3200 in special scene mode)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/3200 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (spot metering at center), Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCustom, SCN, My SCN2, My SCN1; Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night PortraitPortrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Night Scene, ISO 3200, Color Accent
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • manual
  • red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
Flash range description0.6 - 5.0m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 2.8m (Tele/ISO Auto)ISO Auto: 1.6-9.8 ft./50cm-3.0m (W), 3.3-6.6 ft./1-2.0m (T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)70-
Included memory typebuilt-in memory-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.582.57
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.91
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.240.46
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.250.4
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.08
Startup time (s)1.52
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.93.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)340280
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NB-5L
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v
  • 895mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 6.0
  • quicktime
  • super loiloscope ( trial version)
  • canon software suite
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresPower O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization), 3-inch LCD, 720p HD movies. Available in black and silver.Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Motion Detection, HDMI Output. Available in black, blue and red.



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