Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony RX1R

Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic SZ7 versus Sony RX1R, former is 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 RX1R (24MP) and the SZ7 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The SZ7 was unveiled 17 months before the RX1R making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the SZ7 matches up versus the RX1R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are available at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ7 provides outside measurements 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 RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ7 and the RX1R.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ7 and RX1R is 95 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ7 and RX1R.

All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SZ7 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R will deliver greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SZ7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.