Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic SZ8

Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic SZ8, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and SZ8 (16MP) and the LX10 (1") and SZ8 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX10 was released 2 years after the SZ8 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the LX10 grades versus the SZ8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX10 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX10 has exterior measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the LX10 versus the SZ8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and SZ8 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX10 and SZ8.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX10 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic LX10 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer LX10 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.