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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and FH7 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was introduced 4 months later than the FH7 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores against the FH7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Panasonic FH7

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR FH7 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 FH7 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic FH7

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR FH7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012September 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR offers outside measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Panasonic FH7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR compared to the FH7.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and FH7 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and FH7.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR uses the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field easier.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH7
35
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography details
Panasonic FH7 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than average (126g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography factors
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
66
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than average (126g)
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography features
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging details
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging details
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic FH7
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157 grams (0.35 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life 220 shots 260 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $149