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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JV105
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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS8
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was manufactured 17 months before the ZS7 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the JV100 grades versus the ZS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Panasonic ZS7

 JV100 ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the FujiFilm JV100

 ZS7 JV100 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2010More recent by 17 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic ZS7

 JV100 ZS7 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JV100 features outside measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the JV100 vs the ZS7.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JV100 and ZS7 is 96 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JV100 and ZS7.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older JV100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average in class (126g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
28
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography information
56
lighter than average in class (126g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography highlights
23
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
38
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging details
25
lighter than average in class (126g)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
30
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic ZS7
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also referred to as FinePix JV105 Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $99 $350