Best Compact Camera - Replacement for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8.
sony rx100
Do you need a pocket camera with similar zoom as the Panasonic ZS8? The Sony Rx100 has a shorter zooming capacity. If you buy the Sony, it's woth considering its tactile leather case too. Most of the Panasonic pocket models come with a x30 zoom lens and a smaller sensor than the Sony Rx100.
I have a Lumix LX15 and really like it as a pocketable camera, except no EVF.
I expect the colours in the jpegs will be similar to ZS8.
With f1.4 it's good indoors and the small flash can be bounced if you hold it back with a finger.
Controls are nice, A quirk of set up is that with exp. comp assigned to rear thumb wheel shutter priority cannot be used other than through touch screen menus (a bit fiddly but I don't use SP with it - AP or P mainly).
The biggest issue I'd comment on is the grip.
It's a high glass smooth body can be a little slippery, I always use the wrist strap.
I expect the colours in the jpegs will be similar to ZS8.
With f1.4 it's good indoors and the small flash can be bounced if you hold it back with a finger.
Controls are nice, A quirk of set up is that with exp. comp assigned to rear thumb wheel shutter priority cannot be used other than through touch screen menus (a bit fiddly but I don't use SP with it - AP or P mainly).
The biggest issue I'd comment on is the grip.
It's a high glass smooth body can be a little slippery, I always use the wrist strap.
Best advice is to go play with one and see what you like the feel of
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You might find the TZ100 a better bargain. There are a few differences between that and the TZ200, but if you're not bothered about those then you'll get a TZ100 for a much better price. Comparison here.
I would recommend the compact camera I use as an everyday, carry at all times model which has similar specs. to your ZS 8 plus a viewfinder.
Panasonic TZ 80 It is available from Wex for £219 or just under £200 new from some other sources.
Panasonic TZ 80 It is available from Wex for £219 or just under £200 new from some other sources.
I use a TZ70 as the camera in my pocket every day, and it's been on trips abroad as an alternative when I don't want a big, tempting or intrusive camera around my neck. Rechargeable via USB/powerbank, nice lens.
