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Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS100 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
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS200
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Panasonic SZ7 versus Panasonic ZS100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SZ7 (14MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the SZ7 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The SZ7 was revealed 5 years prior to the ZS100 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SZ7 scores against the ZS100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic ZS100

 SZ7 ZS100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic SZ7

 ZS100 SZ7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2012More recent by 48 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Panasonic ZS100

 SZ7 ZS100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ7 offers physical 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) while the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic SZ7 versus Panasonic ZS100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ7 compared to the ZS100.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and ZS100 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ7 and ZS100.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ7 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic ZS100 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SZ7 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
78
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (312 grams)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
67
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography information
70
lighter than competition (133g)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
75
lighter than competition (312g)
provides touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
68
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging features
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (312 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Panasonic ZS100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-09 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 9.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 312g (0.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 559
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $199 $700