Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony RX1

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony RX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the ZS7 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The ZS7 was revealed 19 months prior to the RX1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ZS7 scores against the RX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS7 provides outer 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) whilst the Sony RX1 has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony RX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ZS7 versus the RX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and RX1 is 91 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS7 and RX1.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS7 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older ZS7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.