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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Lumix DMC-TZ10

Camera summary

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7, made by Panasonic, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on July 19, 2011.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
2.3 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.0 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.5 out of 5 stars

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Sensor

This camera has a CCD sensor with a 12 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 11 focus points.

Max video resolutions

1280 x 720

Expect recording in 1280 x 720 with support for the following formats: AVCHD Lite.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Lumix DMC-TZ18

Camera summary

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8, made by Panasonic, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on July 19, 2011.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
2.7 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.3 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.6 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7, with advanced features and improved performance.

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Sensor

This camera has a CCD sensor with a 14 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 11 focus points. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1280 x 720

Expect recording in 1280 x 720 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Af center
Yes
Yes
Af continuous
No
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Yes
Af Face detection
No
No
Af live view
Yes
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Yes
Af phase detection
No
No
Af selective
No
No
Af single
Yes
No
Af touch
No
No
Af tracking
No
Yes
Number of cross focus points - -
Number of focus points 11 11

Connectivity

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
HDMI
Yes
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity - -
DXO color depth 0.0 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0 0.0

Exposure mode

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
AF area
No
No
average
No
No
Center weighted
Yes
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
Yes
Yes

General

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
AKA Lumix DMC-TZ10 Lumix DMC-TZ18
announced July 19, 2011 July 19, 2011
Body type Compact Compact
brand Panasonic Panasonic
msrp $72.99 $169.00
model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Predecessor model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Successor model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Lense

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Focal length multiplier - -
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual focus
No
No
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Number of lenses - -

Other features

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
GPS Built-in -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
AE bracketing
No
No
Aperture priority
Yes
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
Yes
External flash
No
No
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Flash range 5.30 m 5.00 m
Image stabilization
Yes
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Yes
Max continuous shooting 2.0 fps 2.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 60 60
Shutter priority
Yes
Yes
WB bracketing
No
Yes

Physical

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Battery life 0 shots 340 shots
Battery model - -
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
No
No
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm 105 x 58 x 33mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 218 grs 210 grs

Screen

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution 460 230
Screen size - -
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No
No

Sensor

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Max boosted ISO - -
Max image resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
No
No
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Sensor resolution 12 14
Sensor size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Sensor type CCD CCD

Headphone port

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Microphone port
No
No
Video formats AVCHD Lite MPEG-4
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)

Viewfinder

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
viewfinder - -
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder no electronic viewfinder