Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic SZ8

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic SZ8, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and SZ8 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and SZ8 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 was brought out 6 months after the SZ8 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FZ1000 matches up versus the SZ8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 comes with physical measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ1000 compared to the SZ8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and SZ8 is 55 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 and SZ8.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.