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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Panasonic ZS7
(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
Sony HX10V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Sony HX10V

 ZS7 HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic ZS7

 HX10V ZS7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2011Newer by 7 months
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony HX10V

 ZS7 HX10V 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and HX10V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Street photography info
Sony HX10V Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (234 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS7
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography advice
Sony HX10V Travel photography advice
63
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (234 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography info
Sony HX10V Landscape photography info
38
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS7
Vlogging with Sony HX10V
30
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (234g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS7 and Sony HX10V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
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