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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 [S]ave

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General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
BrandPanasonicPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberDMC-ZS3DMC-ZS7
Alternate model number(s)
  • dmc-tz7
  • dmc-tz10
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20092010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)103103
Width (mm)3333
Height (mm)6060
Weight (g)219217
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)10.112.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.2
Sensor width (mm)6.136.13
Sensor height (mm)4.64.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.42
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3168 x 2112(6.7 mp 3:2)
  • 3328 x 1827(6.1 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3776 x 2520(9.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2656 x 1768(4.7 mp 3:2)
  • 2784 x 1568(4.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3392 x 2264(7.7 mp 3:2)
  • 3552 x 2000(7.1 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4176 x 2784(11.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.81.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime MotionJPEG, AVCHDAVCHD Lite, QT MotionJPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLeica DC Vario-Elmar, 10 elements in 8 groupsLeica DC Vario-Elmar, 10 elements in 8 groups w/ 2 asph. and 2 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 300.0025.00 - 300.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)1212
Aperture range (f)0.16 - 0.300.20 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 2003 - 200
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type11-point or 1-point with tracking and face detectionContrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, 11pt, 1pt HS, 1pt, Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1616
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, High Sensitivity (1600 - 6400)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, High Sensitivity (1600 - 6400)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent MultipleIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesIntelligent Auto, Clipboard, Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night PortraitPortrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.6 - 5.3m; Tele: 1.0 - 3.6m at ISO AutoWide: 0.6 - 5.3m; Tele: 1.0 - 3.6m at ISO Auto
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)4515
Included memory typebuilt-in memorybuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • viera link
  • dc input
  • mini hdmi
  • viera link
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.791.96
Camera penalizes early shutter press++
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.81.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)33
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.670.51
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.790.45
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.820.65
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.130.01
Startup time (s)2.82.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.86.9
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300300
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v 895mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft mediaimpression
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • photofunstudio v3.0 hd
  • photofunstudio v5.1 hd edition
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Intelligent Auto, AVCHD Lite HD movies.Optical Image Stabilization, Multi-Aspect, Intelligent Auto, 720p HD Movies (AVCHD Lite or MotionJPEG), Full PASM Exposure Modes



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