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Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX1

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released August 2009
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ8 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the SZ8 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ8 was revealed 4 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SZ8 grades vs the TX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Sony TX1

 SZ8 TX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2009Fresher by 54 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Panasonic SZ8

 TX1 SZ8 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Sony TX1

 SZ8 TX1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ8 provides 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) and the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ8 and the TX1.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ8 and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ8 and TX1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ8 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic SZ8 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger SZ8 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX1 Portrait photography advice
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Street photography information
Sony TX1 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (159 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography features
Sony TX1 Travel photography features
67
lighter than others (159g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography details
Sony TX1 Landscape photography details
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
31
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging factors
Sony TX1 Vlogging factors
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others (159 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
28
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ8 and Sony TX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 grams (0.35 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $275 $350