Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung PL200

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was announced 18 months after the PL200 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ7 scores vs the PL200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 & Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ7 features outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ7 against the PL200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ7 and PL200.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern SZ7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.