Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony A68

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic SZ7 versus Sony A68, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SZ7 (14MP) and A68 (24MP) and the SZ7 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The SZ7 was unveiled 4 years before the A68 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SZ7 matches up vs the A68 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 & Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ7 offers 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 A68 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

See the Panasonic SZ7 versus Sony A68 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ7 compared to the A68.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ7 and A68 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ7 and A68.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ7 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A68 will provide extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SZ7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.