Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony H70

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was introduced 13 months later than the H70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SZ7 scores vs the H70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ7 has external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony H70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ7 compared to the H70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ7 and H70 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ7 and H70.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony H70 to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent SZ7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.