Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
- Announced June 2014
- Replacement is Panasonic FZ2500
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- 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
- Launched January 2012
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview
Below is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic SZ7, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and SZ7 (14MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and SZ7 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FZ1000 was unveiled 2 years later than the SZ7 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the FZ1000 scores versus the SZ7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Panasonic SZ7
FZ1000 | SZ7 | |||
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Launched | June 2014 | January 2012 | More recent by 30 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic FZ1000
SZ7 | FZ1000 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic SZ7
FZ1000 | SZ7 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 enjoys exterior measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic SZ7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ1000 compared to the SZ7.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 and SZ7 is 55 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 and SZ7.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 will show more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger FZ1000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-06-12 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 831 gr (1.83 lb) | 133 gr (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 64 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 517 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 220 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLC12PP | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $800 | $199 |