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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony W320

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS8
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony W320 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic ZS7 versus Sony W320, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was revealed 19 months later than the W320 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS7 grades versus the W320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Sony W320

 ZS7 W320 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Panasonic ZS7

 W320 ZS7 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony W320

 ZS7 W320 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS7 has physical dimensions 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 W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS7 versus Sony W320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS7 versus the W320.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and W320 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS7 and W320.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W320 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer ZS7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography info
Sony W320 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS7
Street photography with Sony W320
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS7
Sports photography with Sony W320
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
good resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography highlights
Sony W320 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than average (218g)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W320 Landscape photography highlights
38
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
decently wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging highlights
Sony W320 Vlogging highlights
30
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS7 and Sony W320
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ10 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-07-19 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $350 $269