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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Launched August 2019
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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS7, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and ZS7 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The S1H was introduced 8 years later than the ZS7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the S1H scores vs the ZS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic ZS7

 S1H ZS7 
RevealedAugust 2019July 2011More recent by 99 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k460kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic S1H

 ZS7 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic ZS7

 S1H ZS7 

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H offers outside dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1H versus the ZS7.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and ZS7 is 52 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and ZS7.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1H having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1H will result in extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger S1H should have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography info
69
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Sports photography camera
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
bad battery pack (400 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography advice
64
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (400 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052 grams)
63
lighter than average (218g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1H
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS7
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
38
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging details
70
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (5952 x 3988 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
30
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-08-28 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 225 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,330k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052g (2.32 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at launch $3,998 $350