Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony RX100 II

Lets look closer at the Panasonic ZS7 versus Sony RX100 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the ZS7 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") offer different sensor sizing.

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The ZS7 was brought out 23 months before the RX100 II which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ZS7 grades vs the RX100 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS7 enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS7 versus Sony RX100 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS7 vs the RX100 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and RX100 II is 91 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS7 and RX100 II.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS7 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 II will resolve more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZS7 is going to be behind in sensor tech.