Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8

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    Highlights

    • 16 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
    • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
    • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
    • 1.2 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
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    Overview

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 was announced in 2014 and is a 1/2.33-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm) Standard Compact camera with 16 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 1,600 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Panasonic -SZx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Panasonic -SZx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Panasonic SZ8 January
    2014    		 16 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic SZ3
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    		January
    2013    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic SZ5
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    		July
    2012    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic SZ7
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    		January
    2012    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic SZ1
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    		January
    2012    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 vs Lumix DMC-SZ3 vs Lumix DMC-SZ5 vs Lumix DMC-SZ7 vs Lumix DMC-SZ1.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Light - 159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with Venus Engine processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1536 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8.

    Panasonic SZ1
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    1/2.33-inch

    16.1 MP

    Panasonic SZ7
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    1/2.33-inch

    14.1 MP

    Panasonic SZ3
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    1/2.33-inch

    16.1 MP

    Panasonic SZ5
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    1/2.33-inch

    14.1 MP

    Canon 7D II
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Canon R100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Canon R3
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    Full Frame

    24.1 MP

    Nikon Z30
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    APS-C

    20.9 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Canon SX410 IS
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    1/2.3-inch

    20 MP

    Panasonic FX75
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    1/2.33-inch

    14.1 MP

    Canon R50
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    USB Input

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 80 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps.


    Flash

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.20 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 has dimensions of 100 x 60 x 27 mm (3.94 x 2.36 x 1.06"). It weighs 159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    100 mm (3.94")

    60 mm (2.36")

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    27 mm (1.06")

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    Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 dimensions

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    48

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 gets a score of 48 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    66

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 gets a score of 66 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    69

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 gets a score of 69 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    82

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    86

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Evaluation

    We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 and give score of 54 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    44

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 a score of 44 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    60

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 a score of 60 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    43

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 a score of 43 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    66

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 a score of 66 for Focusing parameters.

    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    53

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 a score of 53 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    66

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 a score of 66 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    42

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 a score of 42 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
    •   Internal Storage


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