Panasonic Lumix SZ7 Review

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SZ7 Overview
Design
Operation
Optics
Exposure
Performance
Specs
Samples
Gallery
Video

Links
Model Name:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
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Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	SZ7
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:
Street Price:	$149.00
Date Available:
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	4.7 oz (133 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Size:	3.9 x 2.3 x 0.8 in. (99 x 59 x 21 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4320 x 3240 (14.0 MP, 4:3), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3232 x 3232 (10.4 MP, 1:1), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	10.0
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x480
Movie Frame Rate:	60i/30p, 60p/30p, 30p
Movie Audio:	Yes
CMOS Sensor (Megapixels):	15.30
CMOS Size (inches):	1/2.33"
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Effective Megapixels:	14.10
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	25 - 250 mm
Zoom Ratio:	10.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	No
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Aperture Range:	F3.1 / F9 (W) / F5.9 / 16 (T), 2 step
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No
Viewfinder Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	No
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	460,000 dots
Touchscreen:
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set
Shutter Speed Range:	8 - 1/1600
Exp Adj Range (EV):	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Intelligent Multiple
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	SCN (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass Through, Photo Frame), Miniature, 3D Photo Mode
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Flash Guide Number (Meters):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Intelligent ISO: 0.6 - 5.6m (Wide), 1.5 - 2.9m (Tele)
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
Memory Included (MB):	70.0
Uncompressed Format:
CCD Raw Format:	No
Movie File Format:	AVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode (NTSC/PAL):	No
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
Other Connection:	Mini HDMI
Included Software:	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 Advanced Edition, Adobe Reader
OS Compatibility:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	3.6V, 680mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	220
Notes & Features:	Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD Video, Intelligent Auto (iA includes the new High Dynamic Range, Intelligent Handheld Nightshot and Motion Deblur together with AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO Control, MEGA O.I.S., Face Recognition, Intelligent Scene Selector and Intelligent Exposure), USB Charging, 3D Photo Mode, Dedicated Video Record Button.