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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
83
Imaging
59
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 381g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Launched May 2015
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T20
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-T10 versus Panasonic SZ7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-T10 (APS-C) and SZ7 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was introduced 3 years later than the SZ7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-T10 matches up vs the SZ7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Panasonic SZ7

 Fujifilm X-T10 SZ7 
LaunchedMay 2015January 2012Fresher by 41 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Fujifilm X-T10

 SZ7 Fujifilm X-T10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Panasonic SZ7

 Fujifilm X-T10 SZ7 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T10 comes with physical dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T10 versus Panasonic SZ7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 versus the SZ7.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T10 and SZ7 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T10 and SZ7.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T10 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-T10 will offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Portrait photography camera
75
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
34
good MP (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T10
Street photography with Panasonic SZ7
77
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
very good ISO range (51,000)
does not have image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T10
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ7
71
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography info
71
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly display
70
lighter than competition in class (133g)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography information
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (51,000)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
42
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T10
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
34
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Panasonic SZ7
 Fujifilm X-T10Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-05-19 2012-01-09
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 51000 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 77 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Available lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 381 gr (0.84 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 220 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $800 $199