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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2011
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic ZS7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was revealed 2 months later than the ZS7 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FX90 scores versus the ZS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic ZS7

 FX90 ZS7 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic FX90

 ZS7 FX90 

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic ZS7

 FX90 ZS7 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX90 has physical measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FX90 vs the ZS7.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and ZS7.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should take the age of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS7
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography features
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography features
60
comes with focus via touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
63
lighter than others (218 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography features
36
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
no Timelapse function
38
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-26 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.90 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 200 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $227 $350