Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
- Revealed October 2009
- Refreshed by Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced July 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS8
Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic ZS7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF1 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly close but the GF1 (Four Thirds) and ZS7 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GF1 was launched 21 months prior to the ZS7 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GF1 grades against the ZS7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic ZS7
GF1 | ZS7 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic GF1
ZS7 | GF1 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | October 2009 | Newer by 21 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic ZS7
GF1 | ZS7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF1 provides physical measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst 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).
See the Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic ZS7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GF1 and the ZS7.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF1 and ZS7 is 85 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF1 and ZS7.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The GF1 uses the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier. The more aged GF1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-10-14 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine HD | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 385 gr (0.85 lb) | 218 gr (0.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 513 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $400 | $350 |