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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS8
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX20V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX50V
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was launched 7 months earlier than the HX30V so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ZS7 matches up against the HX30V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Sony HX30V

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Panasonic ZS7

		

		

			
 HX30V ZS7 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2011Newer by 7 months
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony HX30V

		

		

			
 ZS7 HX30V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS7 enjoys external dimensions 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 HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the ZS7 and the HX30V.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX30V size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS7 and HX30V is 91 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS7 and HX30V.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX30V to offer more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged ZS7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography information
Sony HX30V Portrait photography information
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 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 manual focus
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 comes with face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography factors
Sony HX30V Street photography factors
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (254 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography details
Sony HX30V Sports photography details
28
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
49
 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic ZS7 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony HX30V as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competitors in class (218g)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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 lighter than others in class (254g)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long reach (500mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography info
Sony HX30V Landscape photography info
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
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 manual focus
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging info
Sony HX30V Vlogging info
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic port
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 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (254 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone port
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS7 and Sony HX30V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ10 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2012-02-28
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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.30 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 254 grams (0.56 pounds)
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 Overall 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 form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $350 $420