Canon S90 vs Panasonic ZS7

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon S90 vs Panasonic ZS7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty similar but the S90 (1/1.7") and ZS7 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The S90 was revealed 15 months before the ZS7 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the S90 grades versus the ZS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S90 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S90 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Canon S90 vs Panasonic ZS7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S90 vs the ZS7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S90 and ZS7 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S90 and ZS7.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S90 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS7 will offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older S90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.