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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2012
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and SZ7 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was launched 9 months after the SZ7 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up vs the SZ7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Panasonic SZ7

 Fujifilm XF1 SZ7 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2012Newer by 9 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Fujifilm XF1

 SZ7 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic SZ7

 Fujifilm XF1 SZ7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 comes with exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ7 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic SZ7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus the SZ7.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and SZ7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF1 and SZ7.

To sum up, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic SZ7 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XF1 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography features
42
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than average (255g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XF1
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ7
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XF1
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ7
60
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (255g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
70
lighter than others (133g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XF1
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ7
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
missing Timelapse mode
42
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
more heavy than average (255 grams)
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic SZ7
 Fujifilm XF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255g (0.56 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 199 not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
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
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $380 $199