Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax K-x

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.