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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and SZ7 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was revealed very close to the SZ7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm F660EXR matches up vs the SZ7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Panasonic SZ7

 Fujifilm F660EXR SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 SZ7 Fujifilm F660EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic SZ7

 Fujifilm F660EXR SZ7 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F660EXR features outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR compared to the SZ7.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F660EXR and SZ7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F660EXR and SZ7.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F660EXR using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F660EXR will render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography highlights
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW support
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (217 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography features
52
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (217 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than average (133 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography details
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging details
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (217g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic SZ7
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 gr (0.48 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photos 220 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $230 $199