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Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released July 2012
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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic SZ5 versus Panasonic ZS7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ5 was brought out 13 months after the ZS7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SZ5 matches up vs the ZS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Panasonic ZS7

 SZ5 ZS7 
ReleasedJuly 2012July 2011Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic SZ5

 ZS7 SZ5 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Panasonic ZS7

 SZ5 ZS7 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ5 has got outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic SZ5 versus Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SZ5 versus the ZS7.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ5 and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ5 and ZS7.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ5 to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SZ5 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography details
34
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition (136 grams)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography information
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
30
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ5 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-18 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 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 136g (0.30 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 250 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $195 $350