Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic SZ8

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic GX1 versus Panasonic SZ8, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is very close but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and SZ8 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The GX1 was introduced 23 months prior to the SZ8 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GX1 matches up vs the SZ8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX1 has got exterior dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GX1 versus Panasonic SZ8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX1 compared to the SZ8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX1 and SZ8 is 87 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX1 and SZ8.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The GX1 includes the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh easier. The older GX1 will be behind in sensor innovation.