Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax X90

Below is a in depth review of the Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SZ8 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ8 was launched 3 years later than the X90 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SZ8 matches up versus the X90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 & Pentax X90. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ8 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has proportions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ8 compared to the X90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ8 and X90 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ8 and X90.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ8 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SZ8 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.