Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS8

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic SZ3 versus Panasonic ZS8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was manufactured 18 months later than the ZS8 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SZ3 matches up vs the ZS8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ3 offers external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ3 compared to the ZS8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ3 and ZS8 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ3 and ZS8.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ3 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger SZ3 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.