Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX100V

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was introduced 3 months before the HX100V and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ZS7 scores against the HX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS7 has outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS7 versus the HX100V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS7 and HX100V is 91 and 66 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS7 and HX100V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX100V to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.