Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony W830

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS7 versus Sony W830, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was announced 3 years prior to the W830 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS7 scores vs the W830 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS7 comes with external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS7 vs the W830.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and W830 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS7 and W830.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W830 to render more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged ZS7 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.