Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic ZS7

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX160 IS versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was introduced 24 months after the ZS7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX160 IS scores versus the ZS7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS features physical dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX160 IS versus the ZS7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and ZS7 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and ZS7.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX160 IS to provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern SX160 IS provides an edge in sensor innovation.