Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony WX500

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony WX500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ7 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was launched 4 years before the WX500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ7 matches up against the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ7 has got external measurements 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 WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony WX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SZ7 compared to the WX500.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ7 and WX500.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX500 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older SZ7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.