Canon 760D vs Panasonic SZ8

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon 760D and Panasonic SZ8, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the 760D (24MP) and SZ8 (16MP) and the 760D (APS-C) and SZ8 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 760D was brought out 14 months later than the SZ8 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 760D being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the 760D grades versus the SZ8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 760D & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 760D Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 760D comes with exterior measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Canon 760D and Panasonic SZ8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 760D vs the SZ8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 760D and SZ8 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 760D and SZ8.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 760D due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 760D will produce more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger 760D is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.