Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Samsung ST88

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

Attribute
Samsung ST88 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 ×
General
ModelSamsung ST88Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
BrandSamsungPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.samsung.comhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberST88SZ7
Camera formatCompactCompact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9499
Width (mm)1721
Height (mm)5659
Weight (g)114133
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)16.114.1
Sensor format-1/2.33 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 type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 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
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
Continuous-mode (fps)-10
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)3060
Image Storage
Movie file format-AVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensSamsung ZoomLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 9 elements in 7 groups, 4 Aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 125.0025.00 - 250.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.005.00 - 45.00
Zoom ratio (x)510
Aperture range (f)0.16 - 0.40-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)550
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Mult, Center, AF TrackingContrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, Multi (23pt), 1pt, Spot
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)460,800460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • manual
  • outdoors/daylight
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/1600 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti pattern, Center Weighted, SpotIntelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modes-SCN (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 description-Intelligent ISO: 0.6 - 5.6m (Wide), 1.5 - 2.9m (Tele)
Usable memory types
  • microsd
  • microsdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-70
Included memory type-built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • 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)-10
1↑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 factorProprietary BP70AProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BP70A 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
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, 720p Video, Live Panorama, Smart Auto 2.0, Magic Frame, Picture-in-Picture, Funny Face.Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD Video, Intelligent Auto (iA includes the new High Dynamic Range



Help · Contact us · Disclaimer · Contributors · Developers · Donate