Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax K110D

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic SZ8 and Pentax K110D, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ8 (16MP) and K110D (6MP) and the SZ8 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The SZ8 was released 7 years after the K110D which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SZ8 matches up versus the K110D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 and Pentax K110D. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ8 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check the Panasonic SZ8 and Pentax K110D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SZ8 compared to the K110D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ8 and K110D is 94 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ8 and K110D.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ8 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic SZ8 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer SZ8 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.