Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung NX2000

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS7 versus Samsung NX2000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the ZS7 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The ZS7 was launched 3 years prior to the NX2000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ZS7 scores versus the NX2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS7 offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS7 versus Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS7 compared to the NX2000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS7 and NX2000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS7 and NX2000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS7 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX2000 will give more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older ZS7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.