Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony A450

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony A450, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly similar but the SZ8 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ8 was introduced 4 years after the A450 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SZ8 matches up vs the A450 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ8 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ8 compared to the A450.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ8 and A450 is 94 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ8 and A450.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ8 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic SZ8 will offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher SZ8 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.