Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic SZ8

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic SZ1 and Panasonic SZ8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ1 was released 24 months earlier than the SZ8 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ1 matches up against the SZ8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ1 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ1 against the SZ8.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ1 and SZ8 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ1 and SZ8.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged SZ1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.