Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic ZS7

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic ZS7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The F5 was introduced 18 months after the ZS7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the F5 matches up versus the ZS7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 features external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the F5 compared to the ZS7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F5 and ZS7 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and ZS7.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic F5 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern F5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.