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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS8
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and ZS7 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was introduced within a month of the ZS7 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR scores against the ZS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Panasonic ZS7

 Fujifilm F600 EXR ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 ZS7 Fujifilm F600 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic ZS7

 Fujifilm F600 EXR ZS7 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2011Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F600 EXR features physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus the ZS7.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and ZS7 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and ZS7.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F600 EXR with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography information
40
megapixel count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2")
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Street photography with Panasonic ZS7
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2")
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography advice
53
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
28
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (215g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition (218 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography features
50
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging factors
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
30
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic ZS7
 Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-11 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVI MPEG4 AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 218g (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 score 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $230 $350