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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 ×
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General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
BrandPanasonicPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberSZ7S2
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9998
Width (mm)2121
Height (mm)5957
Weight (g)133112
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)14.114.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.2
Sensor width (mm)6.136.13
Sensor height (mm)4.64.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.421.42
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3232 x 3232(10.4 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3232 x 3232(10.4 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)101.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4 with stereo audioMotion JPEG with mono audio
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 9 elements in 7 groups, 4 Aspherical elementsLEICA DC VARIO, 6 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 250.0028.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 45.005.00 - 20.00
Zoom ratio (x)104
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)505
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, Multi (23pt), 1pt, SpotContrast Detect: Face, Multi (23pt), 1pt
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 81/1600 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent MultipleIntelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesSCN (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, Food, Baby1, Baby2, PetPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Baby1(birthday only), Baby2(birthday only)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionIntelligent ISO: 0.6 - 5.6m (Wide), 1.5 - 2.9m (Tele)Intelligent ISO: 0.4 - 3.3m (Wide), 1.0 - 1.6m (Tele)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)7070
Included memory typebuilt-in memorybuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi
-
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)101.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)220280
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v
  • 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 8.0 advanced edition
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 8.0 lite edition
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Full HD Video, Intelligent Auto (iA includes the new High Dynamic RangeOptical Image Stabilization, 720p HD Video, Intelligent Auto (iA includes Intelligent ISO Control, MEGA O.I.S.



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