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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Panasonic SZ7
(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
Sony A7 III
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Sony A7 III

 SZ7 A7 III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Panasonic SZ7

 A7 III SZ7 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2012Newer by 74 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony A7 III

 SZ7 A7 III 
Display size3"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).

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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.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and A7 III is 95 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
84
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic SZ7
Street photography with Sony A7 III
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7 III Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (610 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7 III Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competition in class (133g)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
73
better than average battery life (610 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ7
Landscape photography with Sony A7 III
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
85
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery life (610 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
Vlogging with Sony A7 III
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Sony A7 III
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Sony Alpha A7 III
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