Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Announced January 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS200
(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
- Launched July 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS8
Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS100 versus Panasonic ZS7, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the ZS100 (1") and ZS7 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe ZS100 was introduced 4 years after the ZS7 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the ZS100 matches up against the ZS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic ZS7
ZS100 | ZS7 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | July 2011 | Newer by 55 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic ZS100
ZS7 | ZS100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Panasonic ZS7
ZS100 | ZS7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS100 provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS100 versus Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS100 compared to the ZS7.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS100 and ZS7 is 87 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS100 and ZS7.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS100 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS100 will give extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger ZS100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
Other name | Lumix DMC-TZ100 | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2016-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | MOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.9 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) | 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 file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD Lite |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 312g (0.69 lb) | 218g (0.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 559 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $700 | $350 |