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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS8
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S4200 versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was revealed 6 months later than the ZS7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades against the ZS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Panasonic ZS7

 Fujifilm S4200 ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Fujifilm S4200

 ZS7 Fujifilm S4200 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic ZS7

 Fujifilm S4200 ZS7 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4200 has exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing 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 S4200 versus 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 depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 and the ZS7.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and ZS7 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4200 and ZS7.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S4200 to render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography highlights
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good resolution (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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lack of manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (543g)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography factors
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good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (543g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition (218 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4200
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS7
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quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic ZS7
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 543 gr (1.20 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 life 300 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $200 $350