Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic ZS7

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FS42 versus Panasonic ZS7, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS42 (10MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty close but the FS42 (1/2.5") and ZS7 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The FS42 was released 3 years earlier than the ZS7 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FS42 grades versus the ZS7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS42 enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FS42 versus Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the FS42 vs the ZS7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FS42 and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FS42 and ZS7.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS42 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic ZS7 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS42 will be behind in sensor tech.