Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung DV300F

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung DV300F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ8 was released 2 years after the DV300F which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SZ8 grades versus the DV300F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 & Samsung DV300F. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ8 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ8 against the DV300F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ8 and DV300F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ8 and DV300F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SZ8 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.