Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony HX1

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony HX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SZ7 (14MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the SZ7 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor size.

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The SZ7 was unveiled 2 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SZ7 grades versus the HX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ7 has got 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 HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony HX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ7 against the HX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and HX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ7 and HX1.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ7 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic SZ7 will render greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent SZ7 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.