Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic SZ8

The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was revealed 3 years earlier than the SZ8 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SZ-11 matches up against the SZ8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-11 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 has physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic SZ8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-11 and the SZ8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and SZ8 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and SZ8.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ8 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 is going to be behind in sensor technology.