Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic ZS8

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX530 HS and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was announced 3 years after the ZS8 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX530 HS scores against the ZS8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS comes with outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX530 HS and Panasonic ZS8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX530 HS compared to the ZS8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and ZS8 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and ZS8.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX530 HS to give more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX530 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.