Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic SZ8

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was revealed 13 months later than the SZ8 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ10 grades vs the SZ8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ10 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ10 vs the SZ8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and SZ8 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ10 and SZ8.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SZ10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.