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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Panasonic GF1
(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
Panasonic ZS7
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic ZS7

 GF1 ZS7 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic GF1

 ZS7 GF1 
AnnouncedJuly 2011October 2009Newer by 21 months

Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic ZS7

 GF1 ZS7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kExact 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).

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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.

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF1 and ZS7 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography info
60
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Street photography camera
64
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF1
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS7
44
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
lacks phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS7
59
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
63
lighter than others (218 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GF1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS7
60
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging factors
25
features face detection focusing
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
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