Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung NX1000

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS7 and Samsung NX1000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the ZS7 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The ZS7 was brought out 9 months before the NX1000 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ZS7 scores versus the NX1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS7 offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS7 and Samsung NX1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS7 vs the NX1000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS7 and NX1000 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS7 and NX1000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS7 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX1000 will render extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged ZS7 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.