Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Announced January 2017
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
(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
- Released July 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Updated by Panasonic ZS8
Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic GX850 versus Panasonic ZS7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the GX850 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the GX850 (Four Thirds) and ZS7 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GX850 was unveiled 5 years after the ZS7 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the GX850 scores versus the ZS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX850 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic ZS7
GX850 | ZS7 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | July 2011 | More modern by 67 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic GX850
ZS7 | GX850 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Panasonic ZS7
GX850 | ZS7 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX850 has got outer dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic GX850 versus Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the GX850 compared to the ZS7.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GX850 and ZS7 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX850 and ZS7.
To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX850 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic GX850 will resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer GX850 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2017-01-04 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lb) | 218 grams (0.48 lb) |
Physical 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 All around score | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 586 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $548 | $350 |