Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony A33

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS7 versus Sony A33, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty close but the ZS7 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The ZS7 was manufactured 11 months after the A33 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the ZS7 grades against the A33 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS7 enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS7 versus Sony A33 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS7 vs the A33.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and A33 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS7 and A33.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS7 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A33 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer ZS7 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.