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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
52 Imaging
38 Features
55 Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS8
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and ZS7 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was brought out 5 months after the ZS7 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up vs the ZS7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Panasonic ZS7

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-S1 ZS7 
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Fujifilm X-S1

		

		

			
 ZS7 Fujifilm X-S1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic ZS7

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-S1 ZS7 
AnnouncedNovember 2011July 2011Same generation
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S1 enjoys outer dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs the ZS7.
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and ZS7 is 52 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and ZS7.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 has got the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler.
	
			Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS7 as a Portrait photography camera
46
 focusing manually
 offers face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (2/3")
21
 focusing manually not possible
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography advice
52
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 very small sensor size (2/3")
 heavier than competition (920 grams)
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (218g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography advice
44
 excellent zoom range (24-624mm  26.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (2/3")
 lacks phase detect AF
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography details
43
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long reach (624mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition (920g)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
 lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS7
45
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (2/3")
 no Time Lapse mode
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 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging highlights
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does have external mic port
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 heavier than competition (920g)
30
 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic ZS7
 Fujifilm X-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-11-24 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 8.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
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 file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 920 gr (2.03 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $350