Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic SZ1

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic GX8 versus Panasonic SZ1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and SZ1 (16MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and SZ1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX8 was brought out 3 years later than the SZ1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GX8 grades versus the SZ1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GX8 has external dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX8 versus Panasonic SZ1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GX8 against the SZ1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX8 and SZ1 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX8 and SZ1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX8 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GX8 will give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger GX8 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.