Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS7
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched July 2009
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Released July 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS8
Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm A170 was introduced 24 months prior to the ZS7 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 grades against the ZS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic ZS7
Fujifilm A170 | ZS7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Fujifilm A170
ZS7 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | July 2009 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic ZS7
Fujifilm A170 | ZS7 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 and the ZS7.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and ZS7 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and ZS7.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS7 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 pounds) | 218g (0.48 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $80 | $350 |