Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS7

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS20 versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was manufactured 10 months after the ZS7 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ZS20 grades vs the ZS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS20 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS20 against the ZS7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS20 and ZS7 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS20 and ZS7.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS20 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern ZS20 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.