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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2015
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic SZ10 versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was brought out 3 years later than the ZS7 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SZ10 grades against the ZS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic ZS7

 SZ10 ZS7 
ReleasedJanuary 2015July 2011Fresher by 43 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic SZ10

 ZS7 SZ10 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic ZS7

 SZ10 ZS7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ10 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic SZ10 versus Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ10 compared to the ZS7.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and ZS7 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ10 and ZS7.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ10 to deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SZ10 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography details
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decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography info
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS7
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.4 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS7
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ10
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS7
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors (177g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
30
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.4 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177g (0.39 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 200 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $200 $350