Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax K-x
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Announced January 2014
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Launched December 2009
Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax K-x Overview
Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax K-x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SZ8 (16MP) and K-x (12MP) and the SZ8 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ8 was manufactured 4 years later than the K-x and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SZ8 matches up against the K-x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax K-x Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 & Pentax K-x. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Pentax K-x
SZ8 | K-x | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | December 2009 | Fresher by 50 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic SZ8
K-x | SZ8 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Pentax K-x
SZ8 | K-x | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ8 features outside 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) while the Pentax K-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
See the Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax K-x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ8 vs the K-x.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ8 and K-x is 94 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ8 and K-x.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ8 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic SZ8 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger SZ8 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Pentax K-x | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Pentax K-x |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2009-12-23 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 16.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 159g (0.35 pounds) | 580g (1.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 811 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | 1900 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $275 | $600 |