Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX100V

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic SZ8 versus Sony TX100V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ8 was launched 3 years after the TX100V which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SZ8 scores versus the TX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ8 offers external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic SZ8 versus Sony TX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ8 against the TX100V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ8 and TX100V is 94 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ8 and TX100V.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files though you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer SZ8 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.