Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS8

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ1 was launched 6 months later than the ZS8 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SZ1 scores against the ZS8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ1 has external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ1 compared to the ZS8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ1 and ZS8 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ1 and ZS8.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic SZ1 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively.