Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 [S]ave

Attribute	Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 ×	Canon PowerShot SX210 IS ×
General
Model	Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8	Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
Brand	Panasonic	Canon
Manufacturer url	https://www.panasonic.com	https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model number	ZS8	SX210 IS
Camera format	Compact	Compact
Release year (year)	2011	2010
Tripod mount	+	+
Length (mm)	105	106
Width (mm)	33	32
Height (mm)	58	59
^1↑Weight (g)	210	212
Waterproof	-	-
Predecessor	-	Canon SX200 IS
Successor	-	Canon SX230 HS
Image Sensor
Sensor type	CCD	CCD
Effective megapixels (MP)	14.1	14.1
Sensor format	1/2.33 inch	1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)	28.2	28.07
Sensor width (mm)	6.13	6.17
Sensor height (mm)	4.6	4.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)	1.42	1.43
Aspect ratio	4:3, 16:9	4:3, 16:9
Color filter type	RGBG	RGBG
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) 2144 x 1608(3.4 mp 4:3) 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3) 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3) 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9) 4320 x 3240(14.0 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)	1.9	0.8
Video Capture
Can take movies	+	+
Movie resolution	1280x720 320x240 640x480	1280x720 320x240 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format	QuckTime Motion JPEG	MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: PCM)
Composite video out	+	+
Ntsc/pal switchable video	-	+
Hd video out	-	+
Hd video connection	-	HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens	LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 Aspherical	Canon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)	24.00 - 384.00	28.00 - 392.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)	8.00	5.00 - 70.00
Zoom ratio (x)	16	14
Aperture range (f)	0.17 - 0.30	0.12 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter	-	-
Min focus range (cm)	50	5
Macro focus range (cm)	-	5 - 50
Optical image stabilization	+	+
Digital zoom	+	+
Digital zoom values (x)	4	4
Auto Focus
Auto focus	+	+
Auto focus type	Contrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, 23pt, 1pt, Spot	Contrast Detect with Face Detection; AiAF / 9 point, AiAF / 9 point, 1-point (center or track)
Auto focus assist light	+	+
Manual focus	-	+
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	LCD	LCD
Focus peaking	-	-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder	-	-
Rear display	+	+
Rear display size (inch)	3	3
Rear display resolution (dots)	230,000	230,000
Touchscreen	-	-
Articulating screen	-	-
Tilt swivel screen	-	-
Selfie screen	-	-
Exposure
Iso settings	Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600.
Auto iso mode	+	+
White balance settings	auto cloudy daylight incandescent shade white set	auto cloudy custom daylight fluorescent fluorescent h tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)	1/4000 - 60	1/3200 - 15
Bulb mode	-	-
Exposure compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes	Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot	Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure	+	+
Aperture priority	+	+
Shutter priority	+	+
Full manual exposure	+	+
Creative exposure modes	Custom, SCN, My SCN2, My SCN1; Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait	Tv, Av, M, Easy, Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, SCN (Low Light, Color Accent, Color Swap
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 (3 levels) red-eye reduction safety fe slow synchro
Flash range description	0.6 - 5.0m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 2.8m (Tele/ISO Auto)	Auto ISO: 12 in. - 11.5 (W), 3.3 - 6.6 ft (T), 75 cm - 3.5 m (W), (1.0 - 2.0m, (T))
Usable memory types	sd sdhc sdx	sd sdhc sdx
Dual card slots	-	-
Raw capture support	-	-
Included memory (MB)	70	-
Included memory type	built-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	mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)	1.58	2.77
Camera penalizes early shutter press	-	-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)	1.9	0.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)	3	-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)	0.24	0.46
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)	0.25	0.46
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)	-	1.84
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)	0.01	0.09
Startup time (s)	1.5	2.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)	4.9	7.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)	340	260
Battery form factor	Proprietary	Proprietary NB-5L
Usable battery types	3.6v 895mah lithium-ion rechargeable	lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 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 features	Power O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization), 3-inch LCD, 720p HD movies. Available in black and silver.	Optical Image Stabilization, 720p HD Movies, HDMI Output, Smart Auto, Low-Light Mode. Available in gold, purple, and black.