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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Released January 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Panasonic SZ7 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was unveiled 7 months before the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SZ7 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 SZ7 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic SZ7

 Galaxy Camera 4G SZ7 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2012More recent by 7 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 SZ7 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ7 has physical measurements 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Panasonic SZ7 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SZ7 compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ7 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ7 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SZ7 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic SZ7
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ7
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography info
70
lighter than competition in class (133g)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography highlights
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
47
fairly wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
37
fairly wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 4cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
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 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $199 $550