Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony HX350

The following is a detailed review of the Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ8 was released 3 years prior to the HX350 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ8 matches up against the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ8 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony HX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ8 against the HX350.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ8 and HX350 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ8 and HX350.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX350 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SZ8 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.