Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony NEX-F3

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS7 versus Sony NEX-F3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the ZS7 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS7 was released 13 months earlier than the NEX-F3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the ZS7 matches up against the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS7 offers outer 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) and the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS7 versus Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS7 against the NEX-F3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and NEX-F3 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS7 and NEX-F3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS7 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-F3 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older ZS7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.