Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic SZ3

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was revealed 16 months earlier than the SZ3 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH7 matches up against the SZ3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 features external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH7 and the SZ3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and SZ3 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and SZ3.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older FH7 will be behind in sensor innovation.