Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung NX100

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic SZ7 and Samsung NX100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively similar but the SZ7 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The SZ7 was released 17 months after the NX100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SZ7 matches up vs the NX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 & Samsung NX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ7 has got exterior 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 NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ7 vs the NX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and NX100 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ7 and NX100.

As you can see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SZ7 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX100 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher SZ7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.