Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic SZ8

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic SZ8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was announced 24 months prior to the SZ8 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SZ7 matches up versus the SZ8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ7 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the SZ7 vs the SZ8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and SZ8 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ7 and SZ8.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ8 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ7 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.