Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony H200

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was announced 17 months prior to the H200 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ZS7 scores versus the H200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS7 has 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) and the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony H200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS7 vs the H200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS7 and H200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS7 and H200.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony H200 to provide you with more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZS7 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.