Panasonic SZ8 vs Sigma SD9

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic SZ8 versus Sigma SD9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SZ8 (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the SZ8 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The SZ8 was unveiled 11 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SZ8 matches up vs the SD9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 and Sigma SD9. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ8 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic SZ8 versus Sigma SD9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ8 vs the SD9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ8 and SD9 is 94 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ8 and SD9.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ8 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic SZ8 will produce greater detail having an extra 13MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer SZ8 should have an edge in sensor tech.