Panasonic SZ8 has a
16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Venus Engine processor. On the other hand, Panasonic ZS70 has a
20.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor.
Below you can see the SZ8 and ZS70 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic ZS70 Cameras
Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic ZS70 have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Panasonic SZ8
or the
Panasonic ZS70 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
