Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX10V
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched July 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Updated by Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Announced February 2012
- Renewed by Sony HX20V
Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX10V Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ZS7 was manufactured 7 months prior to the HX10V and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS7 scores versus the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Sony HX10V
ZS7 | HX10V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic ZS7
HX10V | ZS7 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | July 2011 | Newer by 7 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony HX10V
ZS7 | HX10V | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS7 has exterior 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) while the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony HX10V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS7 against the HX10V.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and HX10V is 91 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS7 and HX10V.
To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX10V to produce extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged ZS7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Other name | Lumix DMC-TZ10 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine HD II | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lb) | 234 grams (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $350 | $616 |