Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung WB30F

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic SZ7 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was announced 12 months before the WB30F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SZ7 grades versus the WB30F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ7 has 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) and the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ7 against the WB30F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SZ7 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ7 and WB30F.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung WB30F to render more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SZ7 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.