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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS7
(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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS8
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung MV800, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was launched within a month of the MV800 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS7 grades against the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Samsung MV800

 ZS7 MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Panasonic ZS7

 MV800 ZS7 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Samsung MV800

 ZS7 MV800 
AnnouncedJuly 2011September 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS7 comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung MV800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS7 versus the MV800.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and MV800 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS7 and MV800.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung MV800 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging info
Samsung MV800 Vlogging info
30
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS7 and Samsung MV800
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7Samsung MV800
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Samsung MV800
Alternative name Lumix DMC-TZ10 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.20 m
Flash options 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
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 model - BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $350 $499