Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony RX1R II

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony RX1R II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the ZS7 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The ZS7 was introduced 5 years before the RX1R II which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ZS7 grades against the RX1R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS7 comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony RX1R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS7 versus the RX1R II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and RX1R II is 91 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS7 and RX1R II.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS7 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will resolve greater detail using its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged ZS7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.