Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic SZ7

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic SZ7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was manufactured 3 years after the SZ7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ10 scores against the SZ7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ10 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic SZ7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ10 and the SZ7.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and SZ7 is 93 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and SZ7.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ10 to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SZ10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.