Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic SZ8

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic SZ8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The F5 was launched 12 months prior to the SZ8 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the F5 grades versus the SZ8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic F5 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the F5 vs the SZ8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F5 and SZ8 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and SZ8.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ8 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged F5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.