Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung WB700
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37 Features
41 Overall
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung WB700 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
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced December 2010
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Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic SZ7 versus Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ7 was manufactured 13 months later than the WB700 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SZ7 scores vs the WB700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Samsung WB700
| SZ7 | WB700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 | December 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Panasonic SZ7
| WB700 | SZ7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 614k | 460k | Crisper screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Samsung WB700
| SZ7 | WB700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
| Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ7 provides 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) while the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ7 against the WB700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and WB700 is 95 and 98 respectively.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ7 and WB700.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of images however you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SZ7 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Samsung WB700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Samsung WB700 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-01-09 | 2010-12-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | () |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 4cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | - |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $199 | $300 |