Leica C vs Panasonic SZ8

Here, we are contrasting the Leica C and Panasonic SZ8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the C (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and SZ8 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The C was manufactured 4 months prior to the SZ8 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the C scores versus the SZ8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica C and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The entire galleries are available at Leica C Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica C comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica C and Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the C against the SZ8.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C and SZ8 is 92 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the C and SZ8.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The C due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic SZ8 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.