Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS100

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the FH7 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") come with different sensor measurements.

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The FH7 was announced 5 years before the ZS100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH7 scores vs the ZS100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 features outside 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 ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH7 versus the ZS100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and ZS100 is 96 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and ZS100.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH7 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic ZS100 will give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FH7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.