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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Announced March 2009
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX1 IS versus Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was manufactured 5 years prior to the SZ8 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX1 IS scores against the SZ8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Panasonic SZ8

 SX1 IS SZ8 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Canon SX1 IS

 SZ8 SX1 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2014March 2009Newer by 58 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic SZ8

 SX1 IS SZ8 
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS has external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has proportions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX1 IS versus the SZ8.

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and SZ8 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and SZ8.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ8 to offer you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography features
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography features
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screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (615 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (159 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Sports photography camera
33
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (4.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX1 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ8
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flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (615g)
MP count low (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others in class (159g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
42
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (615g)
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others in class (159g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic SZ8
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-03-27 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615g (1.36 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $600 $275