FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS7
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
- 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
- Released July 2010
- Additionally Known as FinePix Z808EXR
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm Z800EXR versus Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z800EXR (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is pretty close but the Z800EXR (1/2") and FS7 (1/2.5") offer different sensor measurements.

The Z800EXR was revealed 19 months after the FS7 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z800EXR grades vs the FS7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm Z800EXR Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Panasonic FS7
Z800EXR | FS7 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 19 months |
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the FujiFilm Z800EXR
FS7 | Z800EXR |
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Common features in the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Panasonic FS7
Z800EXR | FS7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm Z800EXR provides outer 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) and the Panasonic FS7 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm Z800EXR versus Panasonic FS7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z800EXR against the FS7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z800EXR and FS7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z800EXR and FS7.
To sum up, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z800EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the FujiFilm Z800EXR will provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z800EXR provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 |
Also Known as | FinePix Z808EXR | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-07-21 | 2009-01-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.7 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 9cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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 |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 158 grams (0.35 lbs) | 139 grams (0.31 lbs) |
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 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 ID | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $200 | $160 |