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Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS20
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic SZ7 versus Panasonic ZS15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was launched 5 months prior to the ZS15 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the SZ7 matches up against the ZS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic ZS15

 SZ7 ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic SZ7

 ZS15 SZ7 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Panasonic ZS15

 SZ7 ZS15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012June 2012Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ7 has external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic SZ7 versus Panasonic ZS15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ7 against the ZS15.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and ZS15 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ7 and ZS15.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ7 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography features
33
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (208g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ7
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS15
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than average in class (208g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (260 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography highlights
42
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (260 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (208 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Panasonic ZS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 pounds) 208g (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $199 $279