Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS1
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Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Introduced October 2012
- Old Model is Panasonic LX5
- Replacement is Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly similar but the LX7 (1/1.7") and ZS1 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe LX7 was launched 3 years later than the ZS1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the LX7 matches up against the ZS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic ZS1
LX7 | ZS1 | |||
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Revealed | October 2012 | May 2009 | More recent by 42 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic LX7
ZS1 | LX7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Panasonic ZS1
LX7 | ZS1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX7 offers outer measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the LX7 compared to the ZS1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and ZS1 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the LX7 and ZS1.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The LX7 offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The younger LX7 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-10-15 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 298 gr (0.66 lbs) | 229 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 147 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | - |
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/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $400 | $0 |