Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS7

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic ZS7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was brought out 12 months before the ZS7 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FX700 scores vs the ZS7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 has outer measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FX700 against the ZS7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and ZS7 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and ZS7.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX700 to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FX700 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.