Panasonic SZ1 Alternatives
The SZ1 ranks at #61 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
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video#2 Nikon P7800
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)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month#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
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban#4 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
12MP
1/1.7"
346 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Portability
85 Imaging
36 Features
67 Overall
48
85 Imaging
36 Features
67 Overall
48
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
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images#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
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes#6 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
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms#7 Fujifilm X20
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
Photography Glossary#8 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
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards#9 Samsung EX2F
12MP
1/1.7"
294 grams
24-80mm (f1.4-2.7)
Portability
90 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
46
90 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
46
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
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