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Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS50 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 ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS45
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic SZ7 and Panasonic ZS50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was announced 4 years prior to the ZS50 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SZ7 scores against the ZS50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic ZS50

 SZ7 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic SZ7

 ZS50 SZ7 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2012Fresher by 36 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Panasonic ZS50

 SZ7 ZS50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ7 comes with external 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 ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic SZ7 and Panasonic ZS50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ7 and the ZS50.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and ZS50 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ7 and ZS50.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ7 to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SZ7 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (14MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (243 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition (133 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than average in class (243g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (243 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-09 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 4cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 243g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 44
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 138
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $199 $350