Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung HZ15W

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic SZ7 versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was announced 2 years later than the HZ15W and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SZ7 matches up vs the HZ15W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 & Samsung HZ15W. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ7 features outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic SZ7 versus Samsung HZ15W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ7 versus the HZ15W.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ7 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ7 and HZ15W.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic SZ7 to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SZ7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.