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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic ZR1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is pretty close but the FS7 (1/2.5") and ZR1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS7 was revealed 6 months earlier than the ZR1 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the FS7 matches up against the ZR1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic ZR1

 FS7 ZR1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic FS7

 ZR1 FS7 

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic ZR1

 FS7 ZR1 
IntroducedJanuary 2009July 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 has external dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic ZR1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FS7 against the ZR1.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and ZR1.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS7 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic ZR1 will result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography advice
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
28
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic ZR1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-16 2009-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 grams (0.31 lbs) 158 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $160 $280