Panasonic ZS7 vs Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Launched July 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS7
Panasonic ZS7 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS7 and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ZS7 was brought out within a month of the ZS8 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the ZS7 grades vs the ZS8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic ZS8
ZS7 | ZS8 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic ZS7
ZS8 | ZS7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Panasonic ZS8
ZS7 | ZS8 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | July 2011 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS7 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS7 has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS7 and Panasonic ZS8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS7 compared to the ZS8.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and ZS8 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS7 and ZS8.
As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS8 to produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ10 | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine HD II | Venus Engine FHD |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) | 210 gr (0.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 | - | 340 photos |
Battery format | - | 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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $350 | $275 |