Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 vs Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and the Canon PowerShot A3200 IS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 was introduced in July 2011 and Canon PowerShot A3200 IS was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2.3 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS

      Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.9 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
      4. Advantage of Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Canon PowerShot A3200 IS.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Light - 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Panasonic ZS7
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 over Canon PowerShot A3200 IS.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 vs Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      More Focus Points 11 vs 9
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 300 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 12x vs 5x
      Min Normal Focus Distance 50 cm vs 90 cm
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 15 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 2.3 fps vs 0.9 fps
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      HDMI Output vs
      Built-in GPS vs

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      Panasonic ZS3
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Panasonic ZS5
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS8
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS1
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      1/2.5-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon S8000
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Fujifilm Real 3D W3
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Panasonic TS6
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon S6000
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung TL210
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.4 MP

      Casio EX-S200
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon AW120
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Panasonic TS30
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

      Canon A3200 IS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot A3200 IS over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 vs Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel vs 14 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 4320 x 3240
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Lighter 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz) vs 149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)

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      Canon A3500 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon A3400 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon A3100 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon A3300 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon A3000 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Fujifilm S3 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony HX90V
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO6,4001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.1 Megapixel14 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points119
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1600 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting2.3 fps0.9 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Canon PowerShot A3200 IS has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400. Canon PowerShot A3200 IS features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 is equipped with Venus Engine HD II processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4176 x 2784 4320 x 2432, 3264 x 2448, 3392 x 2264, 3552 x 2000, 2560 x 1920, 2656 x 1768, 2784 x 1568, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Canon PowerShot A3200 IS is equipped with DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2432, 3072 x 2304, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon PowerShot A3200 IS comes with NB-8L battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Canon PowerShot A3200 IS has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7, and up to 1/1600 sec on Canon PowerShot A3200 IS. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 can shoot continuously up to 2.3 fps. Canon PowerShot A3200 IS can shoot continuously up to 0.9 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.30 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and 4.00 m on Canon PowerShot A3200 IS..

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 body has dimensions of 103 x 60 x 33 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.3") and Canon PowerShot A3200 IS body has dimensions of 95 x 57 x 24 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.94"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 weighs 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz) and Canon PowerShot A3200 IS weighs 149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

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      95 mm

      57 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Canon PowerShot A3200 IS for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      70
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and give them scores of 54 and 52 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)


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