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Fujifilm S4800 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 S4800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS8
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was introduced 19 months later than the ZS7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up versus the ZS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Panasonic ZS7

 Fujifilm S4800 ZS7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Fujifilm S4800

 ZS7 Fujifilm S4800 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic ZS7

 Fujifilm S4800 ZS7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4800 provides physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 versus the ZS7.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and ZS7 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and ZS7.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S4800 to result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S4800 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography factors
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (518 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography features
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography details
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (518g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4800
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS7
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really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4800
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS7
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (518g)
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic ZS7
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-30 2011-07-19
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 518 gr (1.14 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $229 $350