Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony HX5

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic SZ8 versus Sony HX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ8 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the SZ8 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ8 was brought out 3 years after the HX5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SZ8 scores vs the HX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ8 has external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic SZ8 versus Sony HX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ8 versus the HX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SZ8 and HX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ8 and HX5.

All in all, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ8 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic SZ8 will result in greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SZ8 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.