Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS7

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was brought out 18 months after the ZS7 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores against the ZS7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL1000 comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 versus the ZS7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL1000 and ZS7 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL1000 and ZS7.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm SL1000 to give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm SL1000 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.