Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS7
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Released April 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and FS7 (1/2.5") possess different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm Z900EXR was brought out 2 years after the FS7 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR matches up versus the FS7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z900EXR Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Panasonic FS7
Fujifilm Z900EXR | FS7 | |||
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Introduced | April 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 27 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR
FS7 | Fujifilm Z900EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Panasonic FS7
Fujifilm Z900EXR | FS7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z900EXR enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FS7 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Panasonic FS7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR against the FS7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and FS7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and FS7.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z900EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will offer more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm Z900EXR should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-04-05 | 2009-01-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151 gr (0.33 lbs) | 139 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $380 | $160 |