Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX7V

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX7V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The ZS35 was unveiled 2 years later than the HX7V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the ZS35 matches up versus the HX7V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS35 comes with outside measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX7V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS35 versus the HX7V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and HX7V is 89 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS35 and HX7V.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photos although you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer ZS35 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.