FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS7
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm Z700EXR Gallery & Panasonic FS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Panasonic FS7
Z700EXR | FS7 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR
FS7 | Z700EXR |
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Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic FS7
Z700EXR | FS7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $250 | $160 |