Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung HZ15W

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic ZS7 versus Samsung HZ15W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was unveiled 2 years later than the HZ15W and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ZS7 matches up vs the HZ15W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS7 offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS7 and the HZ15W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and HZ15W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS7 and HZ15W.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent ZS7 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.