Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony NEX-7
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Released December 2011
Photography Glossary Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony NEX-7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the ZS7 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ZS7 was revealed 4 months prior to the NEX-7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ZS7 scores against the NEX-7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Sony NEX-7
| ZS7 | NEX-7 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Panasonic ZS7
| NEX-7 | ZS7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony NEX-7
| ZS7 | NEX-7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | December 2011 | Same generation |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS7 enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony NEX-7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS7 versus the NEX-7.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS7 and NEX-7 is 91 and 84 respectively.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS7 and NEX-7.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS7 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-7 will render extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively.
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ10 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2011-12-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine HD II | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 218g (0.48 pounds) | 400g (0.88 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 81 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1016 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 430 photographs |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $350 | $699 |
