Panasonic Lumix
DMC-GF1
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-ZS7

Updated (November, 2011): Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

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"The body is rectangular with gently rounded edges and a subtle ridge along the right front in the area of the shutter button and zoom control to help provide better grip."
digitalcamerareview.com | talking about the DMC-ZS7's feel
"Very good image quality."
digitalcamerareview.com | talking about the DMC-ZS7's image-quality

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
GPS
 Built-in GPS
Great for travel
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Sensor size
 Large sensor
Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
Interchangeable lenses
 Interchangeable lenses
Many lenses to choose from
Sensor cleaning
 Self cleaning sensor
Avoids dust in your photos
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
External flash
 External flash
Better lighting

differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GF1
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
Help
 More than 8.5x larger sensor
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
Help
 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
True resolution Higher true resolution 12 MP vs 9.8 MP
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 Capture more than 20% more detail in your photos
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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 The DMC-GF1's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 3 fps vs 2.3 fps
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 More than 30% faster continuous shooting
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZS7
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Size Slightly smaller 103x60x33 mm vs 119x71x36 mm
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 More than 30% smaller
Weight Lighter 218 g vs 330 g
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 More than 30% lighter
Lowest price Cheaper $360.99 vs $1,125.00
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 The best price we've seen is $764 cheaper (3.1x less)
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 6,400 ISO vs None
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 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Thickness Slightly thinner 1.3" vs 1.4"
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 Around 10% thinner
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

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Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a mirrorless interchangeable-lens with a travel zoom.

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similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Longest exposure Very long exposure times Help
60 seconds
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
720p @ 30fps

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Pro digicam

$339
Aperture Has a much wider aperture
Macro focus Slightly closer macro focusing
Startup delay Has slightly more startup delay
Color depth Has slightly less color depth
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$643 - $1,125 body only

$731 - $964 with 14-42mm lens
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Color depth Worse color depth
Battery life Shorter battery life
Compare the Lumix DMC-GX1 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$433 body only
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Overall image quality Slightly worse image quality
Color depth Worse color depth
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF3 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$376 with 14-42mm lens
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Battery life Shorter battery life
Sensor size Slightly smaller sensor
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF2 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Sony Alpha NEX-5

Sony Alpha NEX-5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$569 with 18-55mm lens
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Built-in flash No built-in flash
Lens availability Fewer lenses available
Compare the Alpha NEX-5 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Olympus PEN E-PL1

Olympus PEN E-PL1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$260 - $279 with 14-42mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Screen resolution Lower resolution screen
Compare the PEN E-PL1 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Travel zoom

$328
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS10 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20

Panasonic Lumix ZS20

Travel zoom

$290 - $350
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Zoom More zoom
Longest exposure Much shorter max exposures
Compare the Lumix ZS20 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Travel zoom

$159 - $271
Zoom More zoom
Wide angle Better wide angle
GPS No built-in GPS
Screen resolution Lower resolution screen
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS8 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

Panasonic Lumix ZS15

Travel zoom

$270
Movie format Higher resolution movies
3D Takes 3D photos
GPS No built-in GPS
Compare the Lumix ZS15 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v

Travel zoom
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Continuous shooting Shoots faster
Screen resolution Lower resolution screen
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7

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