Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung NX1

Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung NX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the ZS7 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The ZS7 was revealed 4 years before the NX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the ZS7 scores against the NX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Samsung NX1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS7 provides physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ZS7 compared to the NX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and NX1 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS7 and NX1.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS7 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX1 will give you more detail because of its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older ZS7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.