Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony WX300

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was launched 19 months earlier than the WX300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ZS7 grades vs the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS7 has 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 WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony WX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS7 compared to the WX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and WX300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS7 and WX300.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX300 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZS7 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.