Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS7

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic ZS10 and Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was unveiled 5 months before the ZS7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS10 scores versus the ZS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS10 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS10 versus the ZS7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and ZS7 is 91 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS10 and ZS7.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS10 to produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.