Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony WX50
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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94 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
36
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37
Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Revealed January 2014
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
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Below is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic SZ8 and Sony WX50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SZ8 scores vs the WX50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Sony WX50
| SZ8 | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2014 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 24 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Panasonic SZ8
| WX50 | SZ8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Sony WX50
| SZ8 | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ8 provides external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ8 versus the WX50.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ8 and WX50 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ8 and WX50.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer SZ8 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (159 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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lighter than competition in class (159 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape photography with Sony WX50
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Sony WX50 Vlogging information
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (159g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2012-01-30 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m | 5.30 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 | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 159g (0.35 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photos | 240 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $275 | $250 |