Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony TX100V

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS7 versus Sony TX100V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was manufactured 7 months after the TX100V which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ZS7 scores against the TX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS7 offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS7 versus the TX100V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS7 and TX100V is 91 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS7 and TX100V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX100V to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer ZS7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.