Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic SZ8

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was introduced 13 months later than the SZ8 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX530 HS scores against the SZ8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX530 HS enjoys outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX530 HS versus the SZ8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and SZ8 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and SZ8.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer SX530 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.