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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS8
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX10V
  • Successor is Sony HX30V
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic ZS7 versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was introduced 12 months earlier than the HX20V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZS7 grades versus the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Sony HX20V

 ZS7 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Panasonic ZS7

 HX20V ZS7 
LaunchedJuly 2012July 2011Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony HX20V

 ZS7 HX20V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS7 provides physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS7 versus Sony HX20V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS7 and the HX20V.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and HX20V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS7 and HX20V.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to resolve greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZS7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Portrait photography camera
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lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography advice
Sony HX20V Travel photography advice
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lighter than others (218 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX20V Landscape photography factors
38
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging features
Sony HX20V Vlogging features
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS7 and Sony HX20V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 alias 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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lbs) 254 grams (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 320 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $350 $397