Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony RX1R

Following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony RX1R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the ZS7 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The ZS7 was brought out 23 months before the RX1R which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ZS7 matches up vs the RX1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS7 enjoys 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 RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS7 compared to the RX1R.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS7 and RX1R is 91 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS7 and RX1R.

Clearly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS7 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R will show extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged ZS7 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.