Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX1
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Sony TX1
SZ8 | TX1 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | August 2009 | Fresher by 54 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Panasonic SZ8
TX1 | SZ8 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Sony TX1
SZ8 | TX1 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Check the Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ8 and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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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 |