Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony WX350

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was launched 3 years prior to the WX350 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS7 grades vs the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS7 comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the ZS7 vs the WX350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS7 and WX350.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older ZS7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.