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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FH7 versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was unveiled 2 years after the ZR1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH7 grades against the ZR1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic ZR1

		

		

			
 FH7 ZR1 
LaunchedSeptember 2011July 2009Newer by 26 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic FH7

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic ZR1

		

		

			
 FH7 ZR1 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH7 versus Panasonic ZR1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FH7 and the ZR1.
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and ZR1 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and ZR1.
To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher FH7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography information
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 resolution is good (16MP)
 comes with face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
21
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography advice
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch to focus
 lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography information
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography advice
71
 lighter than competitors in class (126g)
 offers touch to focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
57
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography factors
43
 relatively wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 no manual control
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
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 really wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging advice
34
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 lighter than competitors in class (126g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external microphone jack
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 really wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic socket
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic ZR1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22 Lumix DMC-ZX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-09-07 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.30 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 260 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $149 $280