Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS1

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic ZS1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.5").

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The FS7 was introduced 3 months earlier than the ZS1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FS7 matches up against the ZS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FS7 has got external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FS7 versus the ZS1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and ZS1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration.