Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H20
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7/Panasonic-ZS7-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H20/Sony-H20-front.jpg)
87 Imaging
33 Features
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H20 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
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Updated by Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Launched May 2009
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H20 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony H20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The ZS7 was brought out 2 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ZS7 matches up against the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Sony H20
ZS7 | H20 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 27 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic ZS7
H20 | ZS7 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony H20
ZS7 | H20 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS7 comes with physical measurements 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 H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony H20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS7 versus the H20.
![Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H20 size comparison Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H20-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS7 and H20 is 91 and 87 respectively.
![Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS7 and H20.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS7 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ZS7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
![Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ10 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lb) | 250 grams (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $350 | $249 |