Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony A450

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic ZS8 and Sony A450, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the ZS8 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The ZS8 was launched 19 months later than the A450 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ZS8 grades versus the A450 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS8 provides physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS8 and Sony A450 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS8 vs the A450.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS8 and A450 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS8 and A450.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The ZS8 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder. The more modern ZS8 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.