Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Launched August 2012
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-C3
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Below, we are comparing the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony NEX-F3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the SZ7 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SZ7 was revealed 7 months prior to the NEX-F3 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SZ7 matches up vs the NEX-F3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Sony NEX-F3
| SZ7 | NEX-F3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Panasonic SZ7
| NEX-F3 | SZ7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2012 |  | January 2012 | Newer by 7 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony NEX-F3
| SZ7 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ7 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony NEX-F3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ7 against the NEX-F3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and NEX-F3 is 95 and 86 respectively.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ7 and NEX-F3.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ7 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony NEX-F3 will give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2012-08-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 4cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133g (0.29 lbs) | 314g (0.69 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1114 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photographs | 470 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $199 | $470 |