Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony HX7V

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony HX7V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was manufactured 10 months after the HX7V and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the ZS20 grades against the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS20 has external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony HX7V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS20 versus the HX7V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS20 and HX7V is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS20 and HX7V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX7V to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ZS20 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.