Panasonic SZ1 Alternatives
The SZ1 ranks at #66 out of 261 in Small Sensor Compact cameras. Below is a brief analysis of the SZ1.
16MP
1/2.3"
131 grams
25-250mm (f3.1-5.9)
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
37
95 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
37
flash built-in
great min ISO (100)
has image stabilization (Optical)
in built lens has zoom (25-250mm 10.0 x zoom)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
cannot use external flash
doesn't have HDMI out
doesn't have headphone support
Listed below are a handful alternatives to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 ordered by their total score. You can see a full review of every camera or a comparison to the Panasonic SZ1 by clicking the links underneath every camera card. You can also click on the 
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#1 Fujifilm X30
12MP
2/3"
423 grams
28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)
Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
52
80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
52
comes with phase detect AF
does have HDMI out
does have microphone support
fast at the long end (f2.8)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
doesn't have headphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (423g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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12MP
1/1.7"
399 grams
28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)
Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
82 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
does have HDMI out
does have microphone support
fast at the long end (f4.0)
flash built-in
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
doesn't have headphone support
lacks phase detect AF
more heavy than competitors in class (399g)
Photography Glossary#3 Nikon P7700
12MP
1/1.7"
392 grams
28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)
Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
70 Overall
50
82 Imaging
37 Features
70 Overall
50
does have HDMI out
does have microphone support
fast at the long end (f4.0)
flash built-in
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
doesn't have headphone support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
lacks phase detect AF
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes#4 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
12MP
1/1.7"
346 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
49
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
49
does have HDMI out
does have microphone support
fast at the long end (f2.5)
flash built-in
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
doesn't have headphone support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
lacks phase detect AF
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide#5 Casio EX-10
12MP
1/1.7"
384 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Portability
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
48
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
48
does have HDMI out
fast at the long end (f2.5)
flash built-in
great battery (455 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
cannot use external flash
doesn't have headphone support
doesn't have microphone support
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12MP
1/1.7"
294 grams
24-80mm (f1.4-2.7)
Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
does have HDMI out
fast at the long end (f2.7)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
doesn't have headphone support
doesn't have microphone support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images#7 Canon G16
12MP
1/1.7"
356 grams
28-140mm (f1.8-2.8)
Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
does have HDMI out
fast at the long end (f2.8)
flash built-in
great battery (360 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
doesn't have headphone support
doesn't have microphone support
lacks phase detect AF
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12MP
2/3"
353 grams
28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)
Portability
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
46
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
46
comes with phase detect AF
does have HDMI out
fast at the long end (f2.8)
flash built-in
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
doesn't have headphone support
doesn't have microphone support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video#9 Pentax MX-1
12MP
1/1.7"
391 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Portability
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
does have HDMI out
fast at the long end (f2.5)
flash built-in
great battery (290 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
cannot use external flash
doesn't have headphone support
doesn't have microphone support
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