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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
84
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
Panasonic ZS7
(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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic ZS7, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and ZS7 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1R was launched 7 years later than the ZS7 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S1R matches up vs the ZS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic ZS7

 S1R ZS7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019July 2011Fresher by 92 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kClearer display (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic S1R

 ZS7 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic ZS7

 S1R ZS7 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1R enjoys physical measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic ZS7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S1R compared to the ZS7.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and ZS7 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and ZS7.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1R featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1R will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer S1R will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography advice
87
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
resolution is fantastic (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography advice
71
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,020 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Sports photography camera
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high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
low battery power (360 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Travel photography camera
60
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
resolution is fantastic (47MP)
low battery power (360 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,020 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
63
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
low battery power (360 CIPA)
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really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS7
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touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors in class (1,020 grams)
30
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-02-01 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8000 x 6000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Available lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020g (2.25 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $3,698 $350