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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and SZ7 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was brought out very close to the SZ7 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores against the SZ7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Panasonic SZ7

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR SZ7 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 SZ7 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic SZ7

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR SZ7 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Panasonic SZ7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and the SZ7.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and SZ7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and SZ7.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography features
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography features
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography highlights
65
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography factors
43
pretty wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic SZ7
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157g (0.35 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 220 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $199