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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony W370

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS8
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony W370 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS7 versus Sony W370, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was revealed 19 months after the W370 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZS7 grades versus the W370 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Sony W370

 ZS7 W370 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic ZS7

 W370 ZS7 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony W370

 ZS7 W370 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS7 comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS7 versus Sony W370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS7 versus the W370.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS7 and W370.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W370 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern ZS7 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography details
Sony W370 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography advice
Sony W370 Sports photography advice
28
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography details
Sony W370 Travel photography details
63
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS7
Landscape photography with Sony W370
38
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging information
Sony W370 Vlogging information
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS7 and Sony W370
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Other name Lumix DMC-TZ10 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $350 $230