Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony RX100 V

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony RX100 V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ7 (14MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the SZ7 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ7 was manufactured 5 years prior to the RX100 V and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SZ7 grades against the RX100 V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ7 has physical dimensions 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 RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ7 against the RX100 V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and RX100 V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ7 and RX100 V.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SZ7 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 V will give extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SZ7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.