Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony ZV-1

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony ZV-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the ZS7 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS7 was brought out 9 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS7 grades against the ZV-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS7 has external dimensions 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 ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ZS7 compared to the ZV-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and ZV-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS7 and ZV-1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS7 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will resolve greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZS7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.