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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
41 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
60 Overall
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic SZ7 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was announced 24 months before the Galaxy Camera 2 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SZ7 grades against the Galaxy Camera 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

          

          

            
 SZ7 Galaxy Camera 2 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic SZ7

          

          

            
 Galaxy Camera 2 SZ7 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

          

          

            
 SZ7 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ7 features physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
See the Panasonic SZ7 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ7 and the Galaxy Camera 2.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ7 and Galaxy Camera 2.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SZ7 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

            Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography advice
33
 resolution is good (14MP)
 includes face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
43
 has manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focusing
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography information
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (133 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus by touch
 lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic SZ7 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
48
 incredible zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 better than average battery (400 shots)
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ7
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
70
 lighter than competitors (133g)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 great zoom (250mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
 better than average battery (400 per charge)
 lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (23mm)
 great zoom (483mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ7
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
42
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual exposure
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
51
 has manual focus
 decently wide (23mm)
 bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery (400 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging advice
35
 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (133g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no external mic socket
37
 decently wide (23mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does have microphone jack
 lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-09 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT Color LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.60 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 283 gr (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $199 $400