Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony NEX-7

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony NEX-7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SZ8 (16MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the SZ8 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The SZ8 was brought out 2 years after the NEX-7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SZ8 scores vs the NEX-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ8 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SZ8 compared to the NEX-7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ8 and NEX-7 is 94 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ8 and NEX-7.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ8 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-7 will produce greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SZ8 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.