Canon N vs Panasonic ZS7

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon N vs Panasonic ZS7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The N was released 18 months later than the ZS7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the N matches up vs the ZS7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are available at Canon N Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon N provides outer dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the N against the ZS7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the N and ZS7 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and ZS7.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer N provides an advantage in sensor technology.