Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS7

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm JV150 versus Panasonic ZS7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was revealed 17 months prior to the ZS7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm JV150 grades versus the ZS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JV150 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm JV150 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JV150 features external dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 compared to the ZS7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JV150 and ZS7 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JV150 and ZS7.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm JV150 to give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JV150 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.