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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS8 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
  • Launched September 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH7 was manufactured 2 months later than the ZS8 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FH7 grades vs the ZS8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic ZS8

		

		

			
 FH7 ZS8 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic FH7

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic ZS8

		

		

			
 FH7 ZS8 
RevealedSeptember 2011July 2011Same age
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FH7 and the ZS8.
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and ZS8 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and ZS8.
As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH7 to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic FH7 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Portrait photography camera
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 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
30
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography features
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus by touch
 lighter than others (126 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (210 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Sports photography camera
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
47
 excellent zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography factors
71
 lighter than others (126 grams)
 supports focus by touch
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
 lighter than competitors (210 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 long zoom (384mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography info
43
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
 really wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic FH7 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Vlogging camera
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 lighter than others (126g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
30
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (210g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone socket
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic ZS8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22 Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-09-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.30 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 210 grams (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 260 photos 340 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $149 $275