Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony HX5

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ7 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the SZ7 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ7 was revealed 20 months later than the HX5 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SZ7 matches up versus the HX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ7 features external 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 HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony HX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ7 vs the HX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ7 and HX5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ7 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic SZ7 will render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SZ7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.