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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS8
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and ZS7 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was manufactured 6 months later than the ZS7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades vs the ZS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Panasonic ZS7

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR ZS7 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 ZS7 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic ZS7

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR ZS7 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and the ZS7.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and ZS7.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Portrait photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
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lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography advice
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than others (218g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography factors
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS7
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic ZS7
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157g (0.35 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 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 220 photos -
Type of battery 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $350