Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony S2100

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony S2100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was introduced 19 months later than the S2100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS7 grades vs the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS7 has got physical dimensions 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 S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS7 compared to the S2100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and S2100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS7 and S2100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern ZS7 should have an edge in sensor innovation.