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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

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
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 FH7 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FH7 versus Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was unveiled 4 months prior to the SZ7 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH7 grades against the SZ7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic SZ7

 FH7 SZ7 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic FH7

 SZ7 FH7 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic SZ7

 FH7 SZ7 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2012Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH7 versus the SZ7.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and SZ7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and SZ7.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH7 to show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography factors
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good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Street photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography info
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than average in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography info
71
lighter than average in class (126g)
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography details
43
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic SZ7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-09-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect 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)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting 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
Auto exposure 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 shots 220 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $149 $199