Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony WX10

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS7 versus Sony WX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was unveiled 7 months later than the WX10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZS7 matches up against the WX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS7 offers exterior 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 WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS7 against the WX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and WX10 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS7 and WX10.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony WX10 to result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger ZS7 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.