Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS7
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
- Launched September 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Released July 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS8
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Here is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and ZS7 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm XF1 was released 15 months later than the ZS7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up vs the ZS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Panasonic ZS7
| Fujifilm XF1 | ZS7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2012 |  | July 2011 | Fresher by 15 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Fujifilm XF1
| ZS7 | Fujifilm XF1 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic ZS7
| Fujifilm XF1 | ZS7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XF1 provides outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and 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).
Take a look at the Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 and the ZS7.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and ZS7 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and ZS7.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 provides the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more modern Fujifilm XF1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
| Fujifilm XF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm XF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 58.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
| Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 255 gr (0.56 lbs) | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 49 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 199 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NP-50 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $380 | $350 |