Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX350

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The ZS7 was unveiled 6 years before the HX350 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZS7 scores against the HX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS7 comes with exterior dimensions 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 HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony HX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS7 compared to the HX350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and HX350 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS7 and HX350.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX350 to offer greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older ZS7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.