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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z900EXR
(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
Panasonic FS7
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Panasonic FS7

 Fujifilm Z900EXR FS7 
IntroducedApril 2011January 2009Newer by 27 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 FS7 Fujifilm Z900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Panasonic FS7

 Fujifilm Z900EXR FS7 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
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lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Street photography details
Panasonic FS7 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (151g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic FS7
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Travel photography info
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography info
65
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (151g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FS7 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than competitors (151 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z900EXR and Panasonic FS7
 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
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