Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic SZ7

The following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X100S versus Panasonic SZ7, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and SZ7 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X100S was unveiled 19 months after the SZ7 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X100S being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X100S grades versus the SZ7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X100S & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X100S Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100S has external dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X100S vs the SZ7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100S and SZ7 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100S and SZ7.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100S with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X100S will render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X100S is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.