Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung HZ10W

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic SZ7 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SZ7 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was announced 2 years after the HZ10W which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SZ7 matches up against the HZ10W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 & Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ7 has got physical 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 Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic SZ7 versus Samsung HZ10W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ7 versus the HZ10W.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ7 and HZ10W.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic SZ7 to result in more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SZ7 should have a benefit in sensor technology.