Panasonic SZ8 vs Sigma SD9
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 400
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Released November 2002
- Successor is Sigma SD10
Panasonic SZ8 vs Sigma SD9 Overview
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic SZ8 vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Sigma SD9
SZ8 | SD9 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | November 2002 | Fresher by 136 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 130k | Crisper screen (+330k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Panasonic SZ8
SD9 | SZ8 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Sigma SD9
SZ8 | SD9 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic SZ8 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic SZ8 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Sigma SD9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sigma |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Sigma SD9 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2002-11-26 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 3MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2268 x 1512 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 1.8" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 130 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 159 gr (0.35 lb) | 950 gr (2.09 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $275 | $3,001 |