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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was brought out 6 months later than the ZS7 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH8 grades vs the ZS7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic ZS7

 FH8 ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic FH8

 ZS7 FH8 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic ZS7

 FH8 ZS7 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FH8 against the ZS7.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and ZS7 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and ZS7.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH8
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS7
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decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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manual focus not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (123 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (123g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
63
lighter than average (218g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography info
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
38
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (123 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
30
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-09 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD Lite
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 123 grams (0.27 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $149 $350