Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS7

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX90 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

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.

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

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.