Panasonic ZS5 vs Panasonic ZS7

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZS5 versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was introduced 13 months prior to the ZS7 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the ZS5 scores vs the ZS7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS5 has physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS5 versus Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS5 against the ZS7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and ZS7 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS5 and ZS7.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older ZS5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.