Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony T900

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony T900, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was revealed 2 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS7 scores versus the T900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS7 has got outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony T900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS7 vs the T900.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and T900 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS7 and T900.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger ZS7 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.