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Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony WX150

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ8
(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
Sony WX150
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Sony WX150

 SZ8 WX150 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Panasonic SZ8

 WX150 SZ8 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Sony WX150

 SZ8 WX150 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ8 and WX150 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX150 Portrait photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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good resolution (18MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Street photography info
Sony WX150 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (159g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ8
Travel photography with Sony WX150
67
lighter than competitors (159 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (200 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than average in class (133g)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ8
Landscape photography with Sony WX150
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX150 Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (159g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ8 and Sony WX150
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
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