Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS100
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs
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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
- Announced January 2012
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- 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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The full galleries are available at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic ZS100
SZ7 | ZS100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic SZ7
ZS100 | SZ7 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | January 2012 | More recent by 48 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Panasonic ZS100
SZ7 | ZS100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and ZS100 is 95 and 87 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | |
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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 |