Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony WX70

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony WX70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ8 was revealed 24 months later than the WX70 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SZ8 grades vs the WX70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are available at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ8 provides external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony WX70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ8 vs the WX70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ8 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ8 and WX70.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files although you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SZ8 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.