Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 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.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are available at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
SZ7 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 0k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic SZ7
Galaxy Camera 4G | SZ7 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | January 2012 | More recent by 7 months | |
Display size | 4.8" | 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 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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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 |