Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic SZ8

Below is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was launched 5 months before the SZ8 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the FZ70 grades vs the SZ8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ70 has outside dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ70 versus the SZ8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and SZ8 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and SZ8.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to take the age of the cameras into account.