Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony A900

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony A900, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and A900 (25MP) and the ZS7 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS7 was announced 2 years later than the A900 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the ZS7 matches up against the A900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS7 has exterior measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony A900 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony A900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS7 against the A900.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS7 and A900 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS7 and A900.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS7 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A900 will show more detail with its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher ZS7 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.