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Panasonic ZS5 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS5 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZS5 versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was introduced 13 months prior to the ZS7 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the ZS5 scores vs the ZS7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic ZS7

 ZS5 ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic ZS5

 ZS7 ZS5 
LaunchedJuly 2011June 2010Fresher by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Panasonic ZS7

 ZS5 ZS7 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS5 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS5 has physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS5 versus Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS5 against the ZS7.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and ZS7 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS5 and ZS7.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older ZS5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS5 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS7
27
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography info
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS7
63
lighter than competition in class (214g)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography info
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
38
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging features
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (214g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
30
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS5 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ8 Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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 data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 214 gr (0.47 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $300 $350