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 DMC-ZS8) and Canon (such as the ELPH 300 HS and the PowerShot SX210 IS)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZS7 compared to other travel zoom competitors include: it has a built-in GPS, slightly higher boost light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs none) and slightly longer exposures (60 seconds vs 30 seconds).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps) and has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 1 year newer $195 - $328	Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS10 (vs the DMC-ZS7) Significantly 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 DMC-ZS8 1 year newer $170 - $271	Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS8 (vs the DMC-ZS7) Significantly 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
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
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS similar age $294	Significant advantages of the SX210 IS (vs the DMC-ZS7) Significantly faster max shutter speed: 1/3200 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the SX210 IS (vs the DMC-ZS7) No built-in GPS Worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO common strengths of the SX210 IS and DMC-ZS7 None found
	Compare the Canon PowerShot SX210 IS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 similar age $235 - $298	Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS5 (vs the DMC-ZS7) None found Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS5 (vs the DMC-ZS7) No built-in GPS Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1300 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second common strengths of the DMC-ZS5 and DMC-ZS7 Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-ZS5 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, is slightly less expensive ($284.99 vs $414.00) and significantly 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 $320 - $468	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 Inexpensive: $319.99 vs $284.99 Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-LX5 vs the DMC-ZS7
Canon Powershot S100 1 year newer $414 - $430	Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-ZS7) Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Shoots RAW 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 $369	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) 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
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 1 year older $707	Significant advantages of the DMC-LX3 (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-LX3 (vs the DMC-ZS7) No built-in GPS common strengths of the DMC-LX3 and DMC-ZS7 Fairly small: Compact 109x60x27 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Thin: 1.1" vs 1.3" Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-LX3 vs the DMC-ZS7
Canon PowerShot G12 7 months newer $389 - $500	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) 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: $389.00 vs $284.99
	Compare the Canon PowerShot G12 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Nikon Coolpix P300 1 year newer $277	Significant advantages of the P300 (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 P300 (vs the DMC-ZS7) No built-in GPS No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO Much shorter max exposures: 8 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the P300 and DMC-ZS7 Fairly small: Compact 103x58x32 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Light weight: 189 g vs 218 g Thin: 1.3" vs 1.3"
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P300 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 significantly smaller (compact 103x60x33 mm vs prosumer size 118x76x89 mm), is thinner (1.3" vs 3.5"), is significantly lighter (218 g vs 406 g) and has a built-in GPS.

However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.3 vs f/2.8), has slightly less zoom (12x vs 21x), slightly worse macro focusing (3 cm vs 1 cm), is older (january, 2010 vs february, 2011) and doesn't shoot RAW.

Nikon Coolpix L120 1 year newer $227 - $230	Significant advantages of the L120 (vs the DMC-ZS7) More zoom: 21x vs 12x Significantly higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 460k dots Significant disadvantages of the L120 (vs the DMC-ZS7) Significantly larger: Prosumer size 110x77x78 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm No built-in GPS Significantly thicker: 3.1" vs 1.3" common strengths of the L120 and DMC-ZS7 Fairly small: Prosumer size 110x77x78 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Light weight: 406 g vs 218 g Thin: 3.1" vs 1.3"
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix L120 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: 397 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 boost light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs none) and has a built-in GPS.

However, on average it has a slightly 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 doesn't record movies in 24p.

Canon ELPH 300 HS 1 year newer $125 - $233	Significant advantages of the 300 HS (vs the DMC-ZS7) Much smaller: Super compact 92x55x19 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significantly wider aperture: f/2.7 vs f/3.3 Significant disadvantages of the 300 HS (vs the DMC-ZS7) Significantly 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
Nikon Coolpix S5100 6 months newer $129 - $138	Significant advantages of the S5100 (vs the DMC-ZS7) Significantly wider aperture: f/2.7 vs f/3.3 Significantly smaller: Super compact 97x57x22 mm vs Compact 103x60x33 mm Much lighter: 132 g vs 218 g Significant disadvantages of the S5100 (vs the DMC-ZS7) Significantly less zoom: 5x vs 12x Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm common strengths of the S5100 and DMC-ZS7 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Good macro capabilities: 2 cm vs 3 cm
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix S5100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7