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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
22
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix Z707EXR
Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z700EXR (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the Z700EXR (1/2") and FS7 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z700EXR was announced 13 months later than the FS7 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z700EXR matches up vs the FS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Panasonic FS7

 Z700EXR FS7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 FS7 Z700EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic FS7

 Z700EXR FS7 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z700EXR has exterior measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FS7 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic FS7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z700EXR vs the FS7.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z700EXR and FS7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z700EXR and FS7.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z700EXR having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the FujiFilm Z700EXR will resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer Z700EXR will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Street photography details
Panasonic FS7 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (158 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Sports photography advice
Panasonic FS7 Sports photography advice
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic FS7
55
supports focus via touch
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (158g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography features
33
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Vlogging advice
Panasonic FS7 Vlogging advice
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touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (158 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic FS7
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Also called as FinePix Z707EXR -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-02 2009-01-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 gr (0.35 pounds) 139 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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