Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic SZ8

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The SX130 IS was introduced 4 years before the SZ8 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX130 IS scores vs the SZ8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS features physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the SZ8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and SZ8 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and SZ8.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic SZ8 to provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.