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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
63
Features
71
Overall
66

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Sony NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Introduced December 2011
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony NEX-7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the ZS10 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS10 was launched 10 months prior to the NEX-7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ZS10 scores versus the NEX-7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Sony NEX-7

 ZS10 NEX-7 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Panasonic ZS10

 NEX-7 ZS10 
IntroducedDecember 2011January 2011More recent by 10 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony NEX-7

 ZS10 NEX-7 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS10 enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony NEX-7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS10 and the NEX-7.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and NEX-7 is 91 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and NEX-7.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS10 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony NEX-7 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older ZS10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-7
30
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than others (219g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
76
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography information
Sony NEX-7 Sports photography information
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
61
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (430 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-7 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than others (219 grams)
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (260 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
good battery pack (430 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-7 Landscape photography details
42
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (260 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
72
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (430 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-7 Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (219g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing mic port
35
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Sony NEX-7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Sony Alpha NEX-7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Sony Alpha NEX-7
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-25 2011-12-13
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lb) 400 gr (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 81
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1016
Other
Battery life 260 shots 430 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $350 $699