Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched February 2013
- Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
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The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic ZS7 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe ZS7 was announced 19 months prior to the Galaxy Camera making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ZS7 grades vs the Galaxy Camera when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
| ZS7 | Galaxy Camera |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic ZS7
| Galaxy Camera | ZS7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2013 |  | July 2011 | Newer by 19 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display sizing | 4.8" |  | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
| ZS7 | Galaxy Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS7 features outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZS7 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS7 vs the Galaxy Camera.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and Galaxy Camera is 91 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS7 and Galaxy Camera.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera to produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged ZS7 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ10 | Wi-Fi |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2013-02-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine HD II | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 16 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.30 m | - |
| Flash options | 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) | 300 gr (0.66 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $350 | $450 |
