Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 vs Casio Exilim EX-Z16

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z16
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and the Casio Exilim EX-Z16, 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-SZ7 was introduced in January 2012 and Casio Exilim EX-Z16 was introduced in September 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      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

      Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • [] 0k dot Fixed Screen
      • 848 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
      4. Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-Z16
      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-SZ7 and Casio Exilim EX-Z16.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z16

      •   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
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z16

      •   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
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 0k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 848 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


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

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z16

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      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 Casio Exilim EX-Z16.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 vs Casio Exilim EX-Z16
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.1 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 4000 x 3000
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 36 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 250 mm vs 107 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 10x vs 3x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.1 vs f/3.2
      Min Macro Focus Distance 4 cm vs 7 cm
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 0k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 848 x 480

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      Panasonic SZ3
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      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

      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

      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-Z16

      Casio EX-Z16
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-Z16 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 vs Casio Exilim EX-Z16
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 64
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/5.7
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1600 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Casio Exilim EX-Z16.

      Panasonic LS5
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      1/2.33-inch

      14 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      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

      Kodak Z950
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Panasonic S1H
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 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-SZ7 Casio Exilim EX-Z16
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4001,600
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Casio Exilim EX-Z16
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot0k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 1080848 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Casio Exilim EX-Z16 has a [] screen with 0k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      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 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Casio Exilim EX-Z16 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      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. Casio Exilim EX-Z16 is equipped with Exilim Engine 5.0 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2656, 4000 x 2240, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 5:4, 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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Casio Exilim EX-Z16 has a single card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7, and up to 1/2000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-Z16. Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

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

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 body has dimensions of 99 x 59 x 21 mm (3.9 x 2.32 x 0.83") and Casio Exilim EX-Z16 body has dimensions of 101 x 59 x 20 mm (3.98 x 2.32 x 0.79"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 weighs 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-Z16 weighs [].

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z16

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Casio Exilim EX-Z16

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Casio Exilim EX-Z16 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-SZ7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z16

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 0k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z16

      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
      POOR
      54
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 0k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z16

      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
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 0k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z16

      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
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 0k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z16

      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)
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 0k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z16

      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
      POOR
      42
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 0k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 848 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and give them scores of 56 and 44 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-SZ7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z16

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      44

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z16

      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z16

      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
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z16

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      42
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 848 x 480

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z16

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z16

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      BAD
      18
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 0k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z16

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      46
      •   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-SZ7

      Casio Exilim EX-Z16

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      BAD
      29
      •   No Environmental Sealing


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