Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LZ40
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LZ40 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic LZ40
FS7 | LZ40 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic FS7
LZ40 | FS7 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | January 2009 | Newer by 60 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic LZ40
FS7 | LZ40 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
See the Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LZ40 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and LZ40 is 95 and 67 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | |
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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 |