Clicky

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
22
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix Z707EXR
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Z700EXR (12MP) and FP7 (16MP) and the Z700EXR (1/2") and FP7 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The Z700EXR was launched 11 months earlier than the FP7 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Z700EXR matches up versus the FP7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Panasonic FP7

 Z700EXR FP7 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 FP7 Z700EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic FP7

 Z700EXR FP7 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3.5"3.5"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm Z700EXR comes with external measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Z700EXR versus the FP7.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z700EXR and FP7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z700EXR and FP7.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z700EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FP7 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Z700EXR will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Street photography information
Panasonic FP7 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
heavier than others (158g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (147 grams)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography features
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (240 CIPA)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Travel photography info
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography info
55
supports touch focus
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (158g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
63
great battery life (240 shots)
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (147 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography features
33
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery life (240 shots)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging highlights
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others (158 grams)
29
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average (147g)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic FP7
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Also referred to as FinePix Z707EXR -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $250 $227