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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF6
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF8
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and ZS1 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF7 was unveiled 5 years after the ZS1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GF7 scores versus the ZS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic ZS1

 GF7 ZS1 
RevealedFebruary 2015May 2009More modern by 70 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic GF7

 ZS1 GF7 

Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic ZS1

 GF7 ZS1 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF7 offers exterior dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GF7 compared to the ZS1.

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and ZS1 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF7 and ZS1.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GF7 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic GF7 will result in greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer GF7 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Portrait photography camera
65
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
25
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography details
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF7
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS1
51
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF7
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS1
70
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
63
lighter than competitors (229g)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography features
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging features
33
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (229g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic ZS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-01 2009-05-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/16000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.8 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 266 gr (0.59 lb) 229 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 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 230 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $308 $0