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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Announced July 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GX7
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic SZ8, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and SZ8 (16MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and SZ8 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX8 was introduced 19 months after the SZ8 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GX8 scores against the SZ8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Panasonic SZ8

 GX8 SZ8 
IntroducedJuly 2015January 2014More modern by 19 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Panasonic GX8

 SZ8 GX8 

Common features in the Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic SZ8

 GX8 SZ8 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX8 has got physical measurements 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 SZ8 has measurements 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 vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the GX8 vs the SZ8.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GX8 and SZ8 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX8 and SZ8.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX8 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GX8 will result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern GX8 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography advice
75
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Street photography details
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography details
80
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (159 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX8
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ8
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
terrible battery life (330 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography highlights
73
environment sealing
features focus by touch
resolution is good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
67
lighter than competitors (159 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GX8
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ8
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery life (330 shots)
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging advice
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (159 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic SZ8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-07-16 2014-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 487 gr (1.07 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 806 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 200 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $898 $275