Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax XG-1

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS7 versus Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was brought out 4 years earlier than the XG-1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS7 matches up against the XG-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Pentax XG-1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS7 has got physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax XG-1 has dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS7 versus Pentax XG-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the ZS7 compared to the XG-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS7 and XG-1 is 91 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS7 and XG-1.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax XG-1 to result in more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older ZS7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.