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Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX5

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic SZ8 and Sony TX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SZ8 (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the SZ8 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ8 was unveiled 3 years later than the TX5 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the SZ8 matches up against the TX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Sony TX5

 SZ8 TX5 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2010Fresher by 48 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Panasonic SZ8

 TX5 SZ8 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Sony TX5

 SZ8 TX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ8 has got outside dimensions 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 TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic SZ8 and Sony TX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SZ8 versus the TX5.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ8 and TX5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ8 and TX5.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ8 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic SZ8 will deliver extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent SZ8 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ8
Portrait photography with Sony TX5
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good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (159g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography advice
Sony TX5 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ8
Travel photography with Sony TX5
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lighter than competition in class (159g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
environment proof
has touch focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (148 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging features
Sony TX5 Vlogging features
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (159g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than average (148g)
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ8 and Sony TX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2010-02-18
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 2.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 148 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $275 $239