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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
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
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was introduced 12 months before the SZ7 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FH2 matches up against the SZ7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic SZ7

 FH2 SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic FH2

 SZ7 FH2 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic SZ7

 FH2 SZ7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 features physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH2 versus the SZ7.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and SZ7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and SZ7.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images but you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FH2 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography advice
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography info
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than average (121 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery (270 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Travel photography camera
72
great battery (270 CIPA)
lighter than average (121g)
offers touch focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography highlights
41
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
great battery (270 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic SZ7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 shots 220 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $149 $199