Canon A800 vs Panasonic SZ8

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon A800 and Panasonic SZ8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A800 was revealed 4 years before the SZ8 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the A800 scores vs the SZ8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A800 enjoys exterior dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A800 and the SZ8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and SZ8 is 93 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and SZ8.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ8 to show extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged A800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.