Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 was introduced in January 2013 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 was introduced in January 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.4 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.4 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      Panasonic SZ3
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.1 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 4320 x 3240
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 8 sec
      Lighter 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz) vs 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 250 shots vs 220 shots
      Internal Storage 90 MB vs 70 MB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3.

      Panasonic SZ1
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic SZ5
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic SZ8
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon G15
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Panasonic FP8
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Panasonic S1H
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon S8200
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      Panasonic SZ7
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
      Face Detection vs
      Min Macro Focus Distance 5 cm vs 4 cm
      Larger Screen 2.70" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 460k dot
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.4 fps vs 10.0 fps
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 1920 x 1080
      HDMI Output vs Mini

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7.

      Panasonic SZ1
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic SZ8
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Panasonic SZ5
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Casio EX-Z16
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic S1R
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      Full Frame

      47.3 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4006,400
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
        Internal Storage90 MB70 MB
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.33-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot460k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/1600 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life250 shots220 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 3456 x 3456, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480. Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3232 x 3232, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3, and up to 1/1600 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 can shoot continuously up to 1.4 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.10 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and 5.60 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7..

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 body has dimensions of 95 x 56 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.2 x 0.87") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 body has dimensions of 99 x 59 x 21 mm (3.9 x 2.32 x 0.83"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 weighs 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 weighs 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

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      56 mm

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      99 mm

      59 mm

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      22 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.4 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      GOOD
      71
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.4 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and give them scores of 49 and 56 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      OVERALL
      49
      OVERALL
      56

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.4 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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