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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS8
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and ZS7 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was unveiled 6 months after the ZS7 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm F660EXR grades against the ZS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Panasonic ZS7

 Fujifilm F660EXR ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 ZS7 Fujifilm F660EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic ZS7

 Fujifilm F660EXR ZS7 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR provides external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR against the ZS7.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F660EXR and ZS7 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F660EXR and ZS7.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm F660EXR will deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW format
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focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Street photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (217 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS7
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great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition in class (217 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition in class (218g)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography information
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rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F660EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS7
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (217 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic ZS7
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
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 distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217 gr (0.48 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $230 $350