Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Competitors

As well as being compared against other travel zooms, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 is also often compared to pro digicams, super zooms and compacts. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7's top rivals come from Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-ZS10 and the Lumix ZS20) and Canon (such as the ELPH 300 HS and the Powershot S100)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZS7 compared to other travel zoom competitors include: it has a built-in GPS and slightly longer exposures (60 seconds vs 30 seconds).

However, on average it has slightly less zoom (12x vs 16x), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), doesn't have a touch screen, doesn't shoot as fast continuously (2.3 fps vs 10 fps) and has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 1 year newer $328	Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS10 (vs the DMC-ZS7) More zoom: 16x vs 12x Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Has a touch screen Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS10 (vs the DMC-ZS7) None found common strengths of the DMC-ZS10 and DMC-ZS7 Built-in GPS Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-ZS10 vs the DMC-ZS7
Panasonic Lumix ZS20 2 years newer $290 - $350	Significant advantages of the ZS20 (vs the DMC-ZS7) Much more zoom: 20x vs 12x Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Has a touch screen Significant disadvantages of the ZS20 (vs the DMC-ZS7) Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the ZS20 and DMC-ZS7 Built-in GPS
	Compare the Lumix ZS20 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 1 year newer $159 - $271	Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS8 (vs the DMC-ZS7) More zoom: 16x vs 12x Significantly faster max shutter speed: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS8 (vs the DMC-ZS7) No built-in GPS common strengths of the DMC-ZS8 and DMC-ZS7 Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-ZS8 vs the DMC-ZS7
Panasonic Lumix ZS15 2 years newer $270	Significant advantages of the ZS15 (vs the DMC-ZS7) More zoom: 16x vs 12x Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Takes 3D photos Significant disadvantages of the ZS15 (vs the DMC-ZS7) No built-in GPS common strengths of the ZS15 and DMC-ZS7 Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the Lumix ZS15 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v similar age	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX5v (vs the DMC-ZS7) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Has a CMOS-family sensor: CMOS vs CCD Shoots significantly faster: 10 fps vs 2.3 fps Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX5v (vs the DMC-ZS7) Significantly lower true resolution: 9 MP vs 9.8 MP No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO Significantly shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the DSC-HX5v and DMC-ZS7 Built-in GPS Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 1 year older	Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS3 (vs the DMC-ZS7) None found Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS3 (vs the DMC-ZS7) No built-in GPS common strengths of the DMC-ZS3 and DMC-ZS7 Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-ZS3 vs the DMC-ZS7

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZS7 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has a built-in GPS and much longer exposures (60 seconds vs 15 seconds).

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm), doesn't shoot RAW, has a much narrower aperture (f/3.3 vs f/2.0), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps) and takes slightly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 12 MP).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 5 months newer $339	Significant advantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the DMC-ZS7) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Shoots RAW Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.3 Significant disadvantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the DMC-ZS7) No built-in GPS common strengths of the DMC-LX5 and DMC-ZS7 Fairly small: Mid size 109x65x42 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Inexpensive: $339.00 vs $360.99 Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-LX5 vs the DMC-ZS7
Canon Powershot S100 1 year newer $356 - $430	Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-ZS7) Shoots RAW Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.3 Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-ZS7) Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the S100 and DMC-ZS7 Fairly small: Compact 99x60x28 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Built-in GPS Light weight: 198 g vs 218 g
	Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Canon PowerShot S95 6 months newer $340 - $389	Significant advantages of the S95 (vs the DMC-ZS7) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Shoots RAW Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.3 Significant disadvantages of the S95 (vs the DMC-ZS7) Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm No built-in GPS Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the S95 and DMC-ZS7 Fairly small: Compact 99x58x29 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Light weight: 193 g vs 218 g Thin: 1.2" vs 1.3"
	Compare the Canon PowerShot S95 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Canon PowerShot G12 7 months newer $390 - $496	Significant advantages of the G12 (vs the DMC-ZS7) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Shoots RAW Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the G12 (vs the DMC-ZS7) Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm Smaller screen: 2.8" vs 3.0" No built-in GPS common strengths of the G12 and DMC-ZS7 Inexpensive: $389.99 vs $360.99
	Compare the Canon PowerShot G12 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Nikon Coolpix P310 2 years newer $300 - $315	Significant advantages of the P310 (vs the DMC-ZS7) Much wider aperture: f/1.8 vs f/3.3 Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significantly higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 460k dots Significant disadvantages of the P310 (vs the DMC-ZS7) No built-in GPS Much shorter max exposures: 4 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the P310 and DMC-ZS7 Fairly small: Compact 103x58x32 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Light weight: 194 g vs 218 g Thin: 1.3" vs 1.3"
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P310 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZS7 compared to super zoom competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), is much smaller (compact 103x60x33 mm vs professional size 120x83x102 mm), is thinner (1.3" vs 4"), is significantly lighter (218 g vs 555 g) and has a built-in GPS.

However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.3 vs f/2.8), has way more less zoom (12x vs 41.7x), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps) and doesn't have a screen which flips out.

Nikon Coolpix P510 2 years newer $397 - $400	Significant advantages of the P510 (vs the DMC-ZS7) Much more zoom: 41.7x vs 12x Has a flip-out screen Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the P510 (vs the DMC-ZS7) Much larger: Professional size 120x83x102 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Much thicker: 4" vs 1.3" Much heavier: 555 g vs 218 g common strengths of the P510 and DMC-ZS7 Built-in GPS
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P510 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 6 months older $400	Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ35 (vs the DMC-ZS7) Wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.3 Shoots RAW Has a viewfinder: Digital vs None Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ35 (vs the DMC-ZS7) Significantly larger: Prosumer size 118x76x89 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" No built-in GPS common strengths of the DMC-FZ35 and DMC-ZS7 Fairly small: Prosumer size 118x76x89 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Light weight: 367 g vs 218 g Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-FZ35 vs the DMC-ZS7

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZS7 compared to compact competitors include: it has significantly more zoom (12x vs 5x), has a significantly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), has a slightly higher resolution screen (460k dots vs 230k dots), has a built-in GPS and much longer exposures (60 seconds vs 15 seconds).

However, on average it has a significantly narrower aperture (f/3.3 vs f/2.7), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), is much larger (compact 103x60x33 mm vs super compact 92x55x19 mm), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps) and slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO).

Canon ELPH 300 HS 1 year newer $148 - $179	Significant advantages of the 300 HS (vs the DMC-ZS7) Much smaller: Super compact 92x55x19 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Significantly wider aperture: f/2.7 vs f/3.3 Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the 300 HS (vs the DMC-ZS7) Less zoom: 5x vs 12x Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" No built-in GPS common strengths of the 300 HS and DMC-ZS7 Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 25 mm Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 3 cm
	Compare the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7