Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony A230

The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony A230, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the A230 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the ZS7 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS7 was released 2 years after the A230 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZS7 grades against the A230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS7 features 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) while the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS7 against the A230.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and A230 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS7 and A230.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS7 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic ZS7 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger ZS7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.