Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony S950
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7/Panasonic-ZS7-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S950/Sony-S950-front.jpg)
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33 Features
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched July 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Successor is Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched February 2009
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony S950 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic ZS7 versus Sony S950, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The ZS7 was introduced 2 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZS7 grades vs the S950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony S950 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Sony S950
ZS7 | S950 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 30 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Panasonic ZS7
S950 | ZS7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony S950
ZS7 | S950 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS7 features physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS7 versus Sony S950 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ZS7 compared to the S950.
![Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony S950 size comparison Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony S950 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S950-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS7 and S950 is 91 and 94 respectively.
![Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S950-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS7 and S950.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS7 to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent ZS7 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S950-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S950-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony S950 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-TZ10 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $350 | $130 |