Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 was introduced in June 2010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 was introduced in January 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 features a 14.1 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 80 - 6,400. 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 20.8 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 is equipped with Venus Engine HD II processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 3232 x 3232, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2736 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, / 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2304 x 2304, 2048 x 1536 , 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 is equipped with Venus Engine processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution 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 cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 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.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

External Storage Slots

Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75, and up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 can shoot continuously up to 1.8 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.40 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and 5.20 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8..

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 body has dimensions of 103 x 55 x 23 mm (4.06 x 2.17 x 0.91") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 body has dimensions of 100 x 60 x 27 mm (3.94 x 2.36 x 1.06"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 weighs 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 weighs 159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8

103 mm

55 mm

100 mm

60 mm

55 mm

60 mm

23 mm

27 mm