Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony TX9

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony TX9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was introduced 13 months later than the TX9 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ZS7 matches up against the TX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS7 has exterior dimensions 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 TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony TX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ZS7 vs the TX9.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and TX9 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS7 and TX9.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger ZS7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.