Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax Q
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Introduced June 2011
- New Model is Pentax Q10
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Its time to look closer at the Panasonic SZ8 and Pentax Q, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ8 (16MP) and Q (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SZ8 was released 2 years later than the Q and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SZ8 matches up against the Q with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Pentax Q
| SZ8 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2014 |  | June 2011 | More recent by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic SZ8
| Q | SZ8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Pentax Q
| SZ8 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ8 has outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic SZ8 and Pentax Q in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SZ8 compared to the Q.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ8 and Q is 94 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ8 and Q.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ8 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent SZ8 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax Q Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Pentax Q | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Pentax Q |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2011-06-23 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | - |
| Total lenses | - | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 159g (0.35 lbs) | 180g (0.40 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 47 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 189 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 pictures | 230 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $275 | $695 |