Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony TF1

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic SZ7 versus Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was launched 17 months earlier than the TF1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ7 scores against the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ7 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Panasonic SZ7 versus Sony TF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ7 versus the TF1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ7 and TF1.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony TF1 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SZ7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.