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Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
41 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69 Imaging
57 Features
45 Overall
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ7
(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
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is fairly similar but the SZ7 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SZ7 was brought out within a month of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ7 scores against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 SZ7 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Panasonic SZ7

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 SZ7 
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 SZ7 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ7 offers 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) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ7 versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 95 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ7 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
All in all, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SZ7 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ7
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
34
 good MP (14MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
74
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 features face detect focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic SZ7
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (133 grams)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
55
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 heavier than competitors in class (550g)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography information
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography information
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
48
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography features
70
 lighter than average in class (133g)
 good MP (14MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 great reach (250mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 heavier than competitors in class (550 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography factors
42
 decently wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
63
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging highlights
35
 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (133g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic support
24
 rather wide (24mm)
 features face detect focus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic jack
 heavier than competitors in class (550 grams)
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-01-09 2012-02-02
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 180 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 550g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 400 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $199 $871