Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 vs Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and the Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3, 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 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 was introduced in August 2010. 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

      Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 3.50" 1,150k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      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 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3

      •   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
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3

      •   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 - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   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

      Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,150k dot

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 over Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 vs Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel vs 10 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 3648 x 2736
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 35 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 300 mm vs 105 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 12x vs 3x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.3 vs f/3.7
      Min Normal Focus Distance 50 cm vs 60 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 3 cm vs 8 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 1/4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1000 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Built-in GPS vs
      Lighter 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz) vs 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 vs Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.9 vs f/4.2
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 3.50"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 1,150k dot
      Internal Storage 15 MB vs 34 MB

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      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 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output
        Light218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
        Internal Storage15 MB34 MB
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.1 Megapixel10 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1000 sec
        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 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 has a 3.50" screen with 1,150k 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. Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 features a 10 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 100 - 1,600.

      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. Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 is equipped with 3D RP(Real Photo) HD processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3584 x 2016, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1728, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2016 x 1344, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 has an 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.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

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


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 comes with NP-50 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7, and up to 1/1000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 can shoot continuously up to 2.3 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.30 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and 3.60 m on Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3..

      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 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 body has dimensions of 124 x 66 x 28 mm (4.88 x 2.6 x 1.1"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 weighs 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 weighs 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3

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      124 mm

      66 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 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

      Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,150k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3

      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
      POOR
      41
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,150k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3

      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
      POOR
      52
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,150k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3

      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
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,150k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3

      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
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,150k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   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
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,150k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 and give them scores of 54 and 46 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

      Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3

      OVERALL
      54
      OVERALL
      46

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3

      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
      BAD
      23
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,150k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

      Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   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

      Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3

      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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