Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony A7 III
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony A7 III 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)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Launched February 2018
- Succeeded the Sony A7 II
- Newer Model is Sony A7 IV
Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony A7 III Overview
Lets look closer at the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony A7 III, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SZ7 (14MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the SZ7 (1/2.3") and A7 III (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ7 was introduced 7 years earlier than the A7 III which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SZ7 grades against the A7 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony A7 III Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 & Sony Alpha A7 III. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Sony A7 III
SZ7 | A7 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Panasonic SZ7
A7 III | SZ7 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | January 2012 | Newer by 74 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony A7 III
SZ7 | A7 III | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ7 has outside 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 Sony A7 III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
See the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony A7 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ7 versus the A7 III.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and A7 III is 95 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ7 and A7 III.
Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ7 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A7 III will resolve greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony A7 III Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Sony Alpha A7 III | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Sony Alpha A7 III |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2018-02-27 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | no built-in flash |
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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) | 650 gr (1.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3730 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | 610 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | Two |
Price at release | $199 | $1,998 |