Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS7

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.