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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH10 versus Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was released 13 months later than the SZ7 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH10 grades against the SZ7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic SZ7

 FH10 SZ7 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic FH10

 SZ7 FH10 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic SZ7

 FH10 SZ7 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 has got outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH10 versus Panasonic SZ7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FH10 versus the SZ7.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and SZ7 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and SZ7.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH10 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern FH10 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ7
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors in class (103g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors (133g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ7
38
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH10
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
31
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (133g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic SZ7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103g (0.23 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 260 pictures 220 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $110 $199