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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic SZ7

 SZ10 SZ7 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2012Newer by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic SZ10

 SZ7 SZ10 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic SZ7

 SZ10 SZ7 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

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

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ10
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ7
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic SZ10
Street photography with Panasonic SZ7
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
max fps low (1.4 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (177 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than average (133g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging highlights
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (177 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic SZ7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.4 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177g (0.39 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 200 pictures 220 pictures
Battery form 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 One One
Cost at launch $200 $199