Panasonic ZS8 has a
14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Venus Engine FHD processor. On the other hand, Panasonic 3D1 has a
12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .
Below you can see the ZS8 and 3D1 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic ZS8 and Panasonic 3D1 Cameras
Panasonic ZS8 and Panasonic 3D1 have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Panasonic ZS8
or the
Panasonic 3D1 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
