Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
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- 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
Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SZ3 was unveiled 13 months later than the SZ7 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SZ3 grades vs the SZ7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The full galleries are available at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Panasonic SZ7
SZ3 | SZ7 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic SZ3
SZ7 | SZ3 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Panasonic SZ7
SZ3 | SZ7 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ3 features outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ7 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic SZ7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SZ3 compared to the SZ7.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ3 and SZ7 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ3 and SZ7.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ3 to offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher SZ3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.10 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lb) | 133 gr (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 | 250 pictures | 220 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $150 | $199 |