Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX5
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Sony TX5
SZ8 | TX5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | February 2010 | Fresher by 48 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Panasonic SZ8
TX5 | SZ8 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Sony TX5
SZ8 | TX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ8 and TX5 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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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 |