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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AX355
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS8
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the FujiFilm AX350 versus Panasonic ZS7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was brought out 6 months earlier than the ZS7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the AX350 scores vs the ZS7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic ZS7

 AX350 ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the FujiFilm AX350

 ZS7 AX350 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZS7

 AX350 ZS7 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm AX350 has got external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm AX350 versus Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the AX350 compared to the ZS7.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and ZS7 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and ZS7.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the FujiFilm AX350 to give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography info
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography details
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS7
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competitors (218g)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography info
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZS7
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also Known as FinePix AX355 Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $350