Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony W560

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic ZS7 versus Sony W560, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was revealed 7 months after the W560 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ZS7 matches up versus the W560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS7 comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS7 versus Sony W560 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ZS7 vs the W560.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and W560 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS7 and W560.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W560 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ZS7 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.