Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax MX-1

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic SZ8 and Pentax MX-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ8 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the SZ8 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SZ8 was unveiled 7 months after the MX-1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the SZ8 scores against the MX-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 & Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ8 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ8 compared to the MX-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ8 and MX-1 is 94 and 84 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ8 and MX-1.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ8 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic SZ8 will provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SZ8 will have an edge in sensor innovation.