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Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic SZ7
(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
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic SZ1 and Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ1 was introduced at a similar time to the SZ7 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SZ1 scores vs the SZ7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic SZ7

 SZ1 SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic SZ1

 SZ7 SZ1 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Panasonic SZ7

 SZ1 SZ7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ1 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic SZ1 and Panasonic SZ7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ1 vs the SZ7.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ1 and SZ7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ1 and SZ7.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ1 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography factors
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (131 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition (131g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than average (133 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography factors
43
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging details
32
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (131g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ1 and Panasonic SZ7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
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 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 131 grams (0.29 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall 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 250 photos 220 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $179 $199