Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung TL500

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS7 versus Samsung TL500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the ZS7 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS7 was manufactured 13 months after the TL500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZS7 grades against the TL500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS7 has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS7 versus Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS7 versus the TL500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and TL500 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS7 and TL500.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS7 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic ZS7 will give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer ZS7 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.