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Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic XS1 versus Panasonic ZS7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was revealed 18 months later than the ZS7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the XS1 grades vs the ZS7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic ZS7

 XS1 ZS7 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic XS1

 ZS7 XS1 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Panasonic ZS7

 XS1 ZS7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic XS1 provides physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic XS1 versus Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the XS1 compared to the ZS7.

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and ZS7 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XS1 and ZS7.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher XS1 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography info
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography details
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lighter than competitors in class (103g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (218 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography info
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
38
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging info
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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 103 grams (0.23 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $350