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Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was launched 2 years after the ZR1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ7 scores versus the ZR1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic ZR1

 SZ7 ZR1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 30 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic SZ7

 ZR1 SZ7 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Panasonic ZR1

 SZ7 ZR1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ7 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SZ7 versus the ZR1.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ7 and ZR1.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic SZ7 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern SZ7 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ7
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR1
33
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ7
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR1
70
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ7
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR1
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging info
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
28
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Panasonic ZR1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Other name - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 158g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 220 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $199 $280