Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony A35

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony A35, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively close but the SZ8 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The SZ8 was launched 2 years later than the A35 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SZ8 grades against the A35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 & Sony SLT-A35. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ8 provides outer measurements 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 A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SZ8 vs the A35.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ8 and A35 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ8 and A35.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SZ8 provides the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The newer SZ8 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.