Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB700

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic SZ10 versus Samsung WB700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was unveiled 4 years after the WB700 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SZ10 matches up vs the WB700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Samsung WB700. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ10 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ10 compared to the WB700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and WB700 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ10 and WB700.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic SZ10 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger SZ10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.