Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic SZ8

In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was brought out 21 months before the SZ8 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ150 grades against the SZ8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ150 comes with physical measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ150 against the SZ8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and SZ8 is 67 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ150 and SZ8.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ8 to render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The older FZ150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.