Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony W510

Below is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic ZS7 versus Sony W510, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was released 7 months later than the W510 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ZS7 grades vs the W510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS7 features outer 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) and the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS7 versus Sony W510 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS7 against the W510.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and W510 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS7 and W510.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images though you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent ZS7 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.