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Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS45
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS60
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony HX7V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was launched 3 years after the HX7V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ZS50 matches up against the HX7V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Sony HX7V

 ZS50 HX7V 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2011Newer by 43 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Panasonic ZS50

 HX7V ZS50 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Sony HX7V

 ZS50 HX7V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS50 has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony HX7V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the ZS50 compared to the HX7V.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS50 and HX7V is 90 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS50 and HX7V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX7V to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger ZS50 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography details
Sony HX7V Portrait photography details
42
has manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
30
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Street photography factors
Sony HX7V Street photography factors
68
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (243 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Sports photography camera
43
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography info
Sony HX7V Travel photography info
66
lighter than others in class (243g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX7V Landscape photography advice
51
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX7V Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (243g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
32
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic support
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS50 and Sony HX7V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ70 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-06 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243 gr (0.54 lbs) 208 gr (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 44 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 138 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $350 $499