Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
Nikon
95 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX ZS300 DC-ZS300S Silver
Panasonic
25 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z8 | Panasonic LUMIX ZS300 DC-ZS300S | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 20.100000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | — |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 493 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | N-RAW, ProRes RAW | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.82 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 340 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C★ | — |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile
Panasonic LUMIX ZS300 DC-ZS300S Silver
- Strong af (73rd percentile)
- Below average build (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average video (24th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z8 Black 20230.071score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX ZS300 DC-ZS300S Silver0.028score per dollar
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z8
Scores 95 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 23 of 33 specs.
