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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45
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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was launched 12 months before the ZS7 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FZ40 grades versus the ZS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Panasonic ZS7

 FZ40 ZS7 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic FZ40

 ZS7 FZ40 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2010Newer by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic ZS7

 FZ40 ZS7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ40 has got outer dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ40 vs the ZS7.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ40 and ZS7 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ40 and ZS7.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FZ40 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ40 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
good MP (14MP)
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ40
Street photography with Panasonic ZS7
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image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (494 grams)
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography info
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography advice
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good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (494g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average (494 grams)
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45 Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-21 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 494 gr (1.09 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $420 $350