Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony S2000
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Launched January 2010

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony S2000 Overview
Following is a detailed review of the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SZ7 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SZ7 was brought out 2 years after the S2000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SZ7 matches up against the S2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Sony S2000
SZ7 | S2000 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 25 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic SZ7
S2000 | SZ7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony S2000
SZ7 | S2000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ7 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony S2000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ7 vs the S2000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ7 and S2000.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic SZ7 to provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer SZ7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-09 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $199 | $225 |