Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS7

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic ZS7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was released 3 years prior to the ZS7 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FX48 grades against the ZS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX48 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX48 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FX48 compared to the ZS7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and ZS7.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photos though you will need to take the age of the products into consideration. The older FX48 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.