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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix XP11
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP30
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic SZ7, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was unveiled 23 months prior to the SZ7 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the XP10 scores against the SZ7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Panasonic SZ7

 XP10 SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the FujiFilm XP10

 SZ7 XP10 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic SZ7

 XP10 SZ7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm XP10 offers external dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic SZ7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the XP10 versus the SZ7.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the XP10 and SZ7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XP10 and SZ7.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ7 to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged XP10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
MP count good (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography information
60
weather proofing
lighter than others (135g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm XP10
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ7
30
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm XP10
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ7
60
lighter than others (135 grams)
weather proofing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
70
lighter than competition (133 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography features
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography features
27
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging features
25
lighter than others (135 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic SZ7
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Also referred to as FinePix XP11 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $175 $199