Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2011
(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
- Revealed January 2012
Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S3 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the SZ7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S3 matches up versus the SZ7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S3 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic SZ7
S3 | SZ7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic S3
SZ7 | S3 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 12 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Panasonic SZ7
S3 | SZ7 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S3 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic SZ7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S3 and the SZ7.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S3 and SZ7 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3 and SZ7.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files although you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older S3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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 | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | 220 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $110 | $199 |