Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic SZ8
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 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.
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Panasonic SZ8
SX1 IS | SZ8 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Canon SX1 IS
SZ8 | SX1 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | March 2009 | Newer by 58 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic SZ8
SX1 IS | SZ8 | |||
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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).
Contrast the Canon SX1 IS versus Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
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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 |