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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 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
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic ZS7

 Fujifilm A170 ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Fujifilm A170

 ZS7 Fujifilm A170 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2009Fresher by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic ZS7

 Fujifilm A170 ZS7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and ZS7 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A170
Street photography with Panasonic ZS7
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A170
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS7
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than average (218 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography features
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
38
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
30
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic ZS7
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
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