Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic SZ3

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic SZ3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and SZ3 (16MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and SZ3 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The GX8 was launched 2 years later than the SZ3 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GX8 grades against the SZ3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GX8 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GX8 has external measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the GX8 compared to the SZ3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX8 and SZ3 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX8 and SZ3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX8 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GX8 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer GX8 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.