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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LZ30
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic LZ40 versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was released 2 years later than the ZS7 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the LZ40 grades against the ZS7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic ZS7

 LZ40 ZS7 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2011More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic LZ40

 ZS7 LZ40 

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic ZS7

 LZ40 ZS7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ40 offers exterior measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the LZ40 against the ZS7.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ40 and ZS7 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ40 and ZS7.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic LZ40 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher LZ40 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ40
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS7
40
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography info
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (524g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography factors
47
amazing zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography information
55
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (22mm)
great zoom (924mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (524g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than competition (218 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ40
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS7
44
reasonably wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
38
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging info
27
reasonably wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
comes with external mic support
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competitors (524 grams)
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-924mm (42.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.80 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 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 file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524 gr (1.16 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $219 $350