Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony RX100 V

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony RX100 V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the ZS7 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS7 was brought out 6 years before the RX100 V which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the ZS7 matches up versus the RX100 V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS7 has outside 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) while the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony RX100 V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS7 against the RX100 V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and RX100 V is 91 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS7 and RX100 V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS7 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 V will give more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged ZS7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.