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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z800EXR
(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
Panasonic FS7
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Panasonic FS7

 Z800EXR FS7 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2009More modern by 19 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the FujiFilm Z800EXR

 FS7 Z800EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Panasonic FS7

 Z800EXR FS7 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

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

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS7
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Street photography advice
Panasonic FS7 Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (158 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic FS7 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Travel photography advice
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (158 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography information
32
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic FS7
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (158 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z800EXR and Panasonic FS7
 FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
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