Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS15

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ8 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ8 was released 19 months after the ZS15 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SZ8 matches up versus the ZS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ8 has got external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic ZS15 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ8 and the ZS15.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ8 and ZS15 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ8 and ZS15.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic SZ8 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger SZ8 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.