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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LZ40, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and LZ40 (20MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and LZ40 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS7 was released 6 years earlier than the LZ40 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FS7 scores against the LZ40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic LZ40

 FS7 LZ40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic FS7

 LZ40 FS7 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 60 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic LZ40

 FS7 LZ40 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FS7 and the LZ40.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and LZ40 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and LZ40.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS7 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic LZ40 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FS7 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography information
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW support
40
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW support
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (524g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography information
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (22mm)
great reach (924mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (524g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
44
decently wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging features
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
27
decently wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
comes with external microphone port
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than others in class (524g)
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic LZ40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-16 2014-01-06
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.80 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139 gr (0.31 pounds) 524 gr (1.16 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 320 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $160 $219