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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Released January 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Also Known as Wi-Fi
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was introduced 13 months prior to the Galaxy Camera making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SZ7 grades versus the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 SZ7 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic SZ7

 Galaxy Camera SZ7 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 SZ7 Galaxy Camera 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ7 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ7 and the Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ7 and Galaxy Camera is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ7 and Galaxy Camera.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SZ7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography advice
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography factors
70
lighter than competition (133g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition in class (300g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography features
42
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
36
pretty wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Other name - Wi-Fi
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 300 gr (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $199 $450