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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released September 2011
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung WB750, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was manufactured 5 months after the WB750 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SZ7 matches up against the WB750 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Samsung WB750

 SZ7 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Panasonic SZ7

 WB750 SZ7 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Samsung WB750

 SZ7 WB750 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ7 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung WB750 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SZ7 compared to the WB750.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and WB750 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ7 and WB750.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic SZ7 to render greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography details
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
has manual focus
decent MP (13 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Street photography features
Samsung WB750 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography features
Samsung WB750 Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (13MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB750 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
decent MP (13MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB750 Vlogging factors
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Samsung WB750
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Samsung WB750
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Samsung WB750
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-09 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4096 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $199 $339