Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic SZ10

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic SZ10, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and SZ10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The GX8 was brought out 7 months after the SZ10 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GX8 scores against the SZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GX8 has exterior measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic SZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX8 compared to the SZ10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GX8 and SZ10 is 74 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX8 and SZ10.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX8 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX8 will render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent GX8 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.