Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony WX150
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched February 2012
Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony WX150 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic SZ8 versus Sony WX150, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe SZ8 was announced 23 months after the WX150 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SZ8 matches up vs the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Sony WX150
SZ8 | WX150 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | February 2012 | Newer by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Panasonic SZ8
WX150 | SZ8 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Sony WX150
SZ8 | WX150 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ8 has got outer 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) and the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic SZ8 versus Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SZ8 vs the WX150.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ8 and WX150 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ8 and WX150.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX150 to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SZ8 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 159 grams (0.35 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | 240 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $275 | $300 |