Updated (February, 2011): Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 vs Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7

73

Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot WX7

Movie format
Full HD
1080p @ 60fps
Screen resolution
High resolution screen
921k dots
Continuous shooting
Rapid fire
10 fps
Sensor type
CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5

47

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5

Zoom
Great zoom
12x
Longest exposure
Long exposures
60 seconds

differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZS5

Zoom More zoom 12x vs 5.6x
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More than 4.5x more zoom
Macro focus Better macro capability 3 cm vs 5 cm
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Focus on subjects 40% closer to the lens
Longest exposure Much longer exposures 60s vs 2s
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30x longer exposures
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Advantages of the Sony WX7

Aperture Significantly wider aperture f/2.6 vs f/3.3
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At its widest zoom, the WX7's lens captures slightly more light (0.7 f-stops)
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 230k dots
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More than 4x higher resolution screen
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video at a higher frame rate
Size Much smaller 94x56x19 mm vs 103x60x32 mm
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Around 50% smaller
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 10 fps vs 2.3 fps
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Around 4.5x faster continuous shooting
Thickness Much thinner 0.8" vs 1.3"
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Around 40% thinner
Weight Much lighter 139 g vs 214 g
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Around 40% lighter
Screen size Larger screen 2.8" vs 2.7"
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Almost the same
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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The WX7's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/1600s vs 1/1300s
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Around 20% faster max shutter speed
Lowest price Cheaper $241.00 vs $297.99
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The best price we've seen is $57 cheaper (around 20% less)
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
47 vs 73
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Sony Cybershot WX7 Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a travel zoom with a compact.

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similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
25 mm
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Fastest shutter speed Slow max shutter speed Help
DMC-ZS5:1/1300s
WX7:1/1600s
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Screen size Very small screens Help
DMC-ZS5:2.7"
WX7:2.8"

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Compact

$148 - $179

High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Travel zoom

$319

Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Light sensitivity (boost) Lacks boost light sensitivity

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Travel zoom

$159 - $271

Zoom More zoom
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Thickness Slightly thicker
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

Travel zoom

Screen size Significantly larger screen
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
Size Slightly larger
Weight Heavier
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Travel zoom

$361

Screen size Significantly larger screen
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
Size Slightly larger
Lowest price More expensive
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Travel zoom

$328

Movie format Higher resolution movies
Zoom More zoom
Thickness Slightly thicker
Weight Slightly heavier
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20

Panasonic Lumix ZS20

Travel zoom

$290 - $350

Zoom Much more zoom
Movie format Higher resolution movies
True resolution Lower true resolution
Longest exposure Much shorter max exposures

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony Cybershot DSC-H70

Sony Cybershot H70

Travel zoom

$180

Zoom More zoom
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

Sony Cyber-shot WX50

Ultra compact

$178 - $198

Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
3D Takes 3D photos
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Screen size Smaller screen
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9

Sony Cybershot WX9

Compact

$278

Screen size Larger screen
Lowest price More expensive
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX10

Sony Cybershot WX10

Compact

$400 - $450

3D Takes 3D photos
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Size Larger
Sony Cybershot DSC-W570

Sony Cybershot W570

Ultra compact

$135

Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Size Slightly smaller
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Movie format Lower resolution movies

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