Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX7V
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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91 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
34
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
(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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS8
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched July 2011
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On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony HX7V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ZS7 was announced around the same time to the HX7V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ZS7 scores versus the HX7V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Sony HX7V
| ZS7 | HX7V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Panasonic ZS7
| HX7V | ZS7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony HX7V
| ZS7 | HX7V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | July 2011 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS7 has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS7 vs the HX7V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS7 and HX7V is 91 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS7 and HX7V.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX7V to give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Portrait photography camera
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Panasonic ZS7 Street photography details
Sony HX7V Street photography details
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports photography with Sony HX7V
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic ZS7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Travel photography camera
lighter than competition (218 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX7V Landscape photography factors
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging features
Sony HX7V Vlogging features
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
| Alternative name | Lumix DMC-TZ10 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-07-19 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m | 4.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 218 gr (0.48 lb) | 208 gr (0.46 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 model | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $350 | $499 |