Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic SZ8

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic SZ8, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and SZ8 (16MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and SZ8 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX9 was launched 4 years later than the SZ8 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the GX9 grades vs the SZ8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX9 features outside dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic SZ8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GX9 vs the SZ8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and SZ8 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX9 and SZ8.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX9 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GX9 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer GX9 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.