Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-SZ8Lumix DMC-SZ7
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.33-inch1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.08 x 4.56 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels16.6 Megapixel15.3 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
      ProcessorVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34564320 x 3240
      Other Resolutions4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1536 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 4804320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3232 x 3232, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points923
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 288 mm25 - 250 mm
      Optical Zoom12x10x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.1 - 6.3f/3.1 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance3 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance4 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT Color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
      Viewfinder
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
      Min Shutter Speed8 sec8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting1.2 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye reduction
      Flash Range5.20 m5.60 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
      Exposure Metering ModesMultiMulti
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
      Dimensions100 x 60 x 27 mm (3.94 x 2.36 x 1.06")99 x 59 x 21 mm (3.9 x 2.32 x 0.83")
      Weight (inc. batteries)159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)5.2 x 4.5 x 1.8"6.2 x 5.5 x 1.9"
      Package Weight0.7 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
      Battery Life200 shots220 shots
      Internal Storage80 MB70 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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