Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony HX7V
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Sony HX7V
ZS50 | HX7V | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 43 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Panasonic ZS50
HX7V | ZS50 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Sony HX7V
ZS50 | HX7V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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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 |