Panasonic ZS7 vs Panasonic ZS70

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS7 vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was unveiled 6 years prior to the ZS70 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS7 grades vs the ZS70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS7 offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS7 compared to the ZS70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and ZS70 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS7 and ZS70.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS70 to deliver greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older ZS7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.