Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic SZ7

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic SZ7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the SZ7 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SZ-11 grades vs the SZ7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ7 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic SZ7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-11 and the SZ7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and SZ7 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and SZ7.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to factor the age of the cameras into account.