Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS7

Below is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and ZS7 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X10 was brought out 12 months later than the ZS7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X10 grades vs the ZS7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X10 has external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 and the ZS7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and ZS7 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X10 and ZS7.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X10 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The younger Fujifilm X10 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.