Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung SL30
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung SL30 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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Other Name is ES15

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung SL30 Overview
Here is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ7 (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SZ7 was manufactured 2 years later than the SL30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SZ7 scores against the SL30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Samsung SL30
SZ7 | SL30 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 36 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Panasonic SZ7
SL30 | SZ7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Samsung SL30
SZ7 | SL30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ7 has outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ7 and the SL30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and SL30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ7 and SL30.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ7 to render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger SZ7 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Samsung SL30 |
Also referred to as | - | ES15 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) | 140 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $199 | $93 |