Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS7

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S1500 versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was unveiled 3 years prior to the ZS7 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up against the ZS7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1500 features physical measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S1500 versus Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 versus the ZS7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and ZS7 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and ZS7.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS7 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 is going to be behind in sensor tech.