Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony TX1

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic ZS7 versus Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is pretty close but the ZS7 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS7 was introduced 24 months later than the TX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the ZS7 scores versus the TX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS7 enjoys exterior 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 TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS7 versus the TX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and TX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS7 and TX1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS7 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS7 will provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher ZS7 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.