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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2011
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was announced about the same time to the FH7 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SZ-11 matches up versus the FH7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Panasonic FH7

 SZ-11 FH7 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus SZ-11

 FH7 SZ-11 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FH7

 SZ-11 FH7 
AnnouncedJuly 2011September 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-11 features external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the FH7.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and FH7 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and FH7.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography advice
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (126g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-11
Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
43
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than average in class (226g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition (126g)
offers touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography highlights
40
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average in class (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
34
fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FH7
 Olympus SZ-11Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-11 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS22
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-27 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 226 grams (0.50 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 200 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $253 $149