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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS8
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and ZS7 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 6 months prior to the ZS7 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades against the ZS7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Panasonic ZS7

 Fujifilm F500 EXR ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 ZS7 Fujifilm F500 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic ZS7

 Fujifilm F500 EXR ZS7 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the ZS7.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and ZS7 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and ZS7.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography highlights
31
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS7
48
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography info
69
lighter than average (215 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than others (218 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography factors
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
30
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic ZS7
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
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 - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD Lite
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $430 $350