Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ7

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was unveiled 4 months prior to the SZ7 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the FX90 matches up against the SZ7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX90 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FX90 has external measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FX90 compared to the SZ7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and SZ7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and SZ7.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic SZ7 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively.