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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Samsung ST88 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 ×
Samsung ST88 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Samsung ST88
BrandPanasonicSamsung
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.samsung.com
Model numberSZ7ST88
Camera formatCompactCompact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9994
Width (mm)2117
Height (mm)5956
Weight (g)133114
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)14.116.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch-
Sensor area (mm²)28.2-
Sensor width (mm)6.13-
Sensor height (mm)4.6-
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.42-
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
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)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10-
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 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 elementsSamsung Zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 250.0025.00 - 125.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 45.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)105
Aperture range (f)-0.16 - 0.40
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)505
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, Multi (23pt), 1pt, SpotContrast Detection: Mult, Center, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,800
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, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • manual
  • outdoors/daylight
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 81/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent MultipleMulti pattern, Center Weighted, Spot
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, Pet-
Self timer (s)
  • 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
-
Flash range descriptionIntelligent ISO: 0.6 - 5.6m (Wide), 1.5 - 2.9m (Tele)-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • microsd
  • microsdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)70-
Included memory typebuilt-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
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi
-
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)220-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary BP70A
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v
  • 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP70A Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 8.0 advanced edition
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Full HD Video, Intelligent Auto (iA includes the new High Dynamic RangeOptical Image Stabilization, 720p Video, Live Panorama, Smart Auto 2.0, Magic Frame, Picture-in-Picture, Funny Face.



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