Panasonic Lumix
DMC-GF1
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-ZS7

Updated (January, 2011): Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

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"Very good image quality."
digitalcamerareview.com | talking about the DMC-ZS7's image-quality
"The 12x Lumix ZS7 offers a wide range of shooting options, great image quality, and a GPS for geo-tagging."
digitalcamerareview.com | talking about the DMC-ZS7's overall-performance

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 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
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 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
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 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 $284.99 vs $999.99
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 The best price we've seen is $715 cheaper (3.5x 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
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

$320 - $468
Aperture Has a much wider aperture
Macro focus Slightly closer macro focusing
Color depth Has slightly less color depth
Low light performance Is slightly more noisy at high ISO
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$414 - $430
Aperture Has a much wider aperture
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$389 - $500
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$754 body only

$922 - $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-GF2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$329 - $379 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
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$550 body only

$439 with 14-42mm lens
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
Sony Alpha NEX-5

Sony Alpha NEX-5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$569 with 18-55mm lens
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Overall image quality Better image quality
Built-in flash No built-in flash
Lens availability Fewer lenses available
Compare the Alpha NEX-5 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Fujifilm FinePix X100

Fujifilm FinePix X100

Boutique

$1,189 - $1,419
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality
Dynamic range More dynamic range
Startup delay Much more startup delay
Screen size Smaller screen
Compare the FinePix X100 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Travel zoom

$195 - $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-ZS8

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Travel zoom

$170 - $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
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v

Travel zoom
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Continuous shooting Shoots faster
Aperture Narrower aperture
Screen resolution Lower resolution screen
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

Travel zoom
GPS No built-in GPS
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS3 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5

Travel zoom

$235 - $298
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
GPS No built-in GPS
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS5 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7

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