Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh G700SE
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
- Announced October 2010
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Here is a thorough review of the Panasonic SZ7 versus Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ7 was brought out 16 months later than the G700SE making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SZ7 matches up vs the G700SE with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Ricoh G700SE. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Ricoh G700SE
| SZ7 | G700SE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | October 2010 | Fresher by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic SZ7
| G700SE | SZ7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Ricoh G700SE
| SZ7 | G700SE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ7 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ7 vs the G700SE.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and G700SE is 95 and 88 respectively.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ7 and G700SE.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ7 to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The newer SZ7 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Ricoh G700SE | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Ricoh G700SE |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2010-10-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| 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 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 4cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Auto 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 | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) | 307 gr (0.68 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | DB-60 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $199 | $0 |