• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 22.00mm - 580.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-ZS7 advantages over Samsung WB100

  • Thinner
    32 mm vs 86 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    217g vs 385g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 80 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Samsung WB100 advantages over Panasonic DMC-ZS7

  • Less expensive
    $230 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    580 mm vs 300 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More pixels
    16.2 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    22 mm vs 25 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZS3

Panasonic DMC-ZS7
Panasonic DMC-ZS3
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch

Compare Panasonic DMC-ZS7 vs Panasonic DMC-ZS3

Samsung WB100
Panasonic DMC-ZS3
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Samsung WB100 vs Panasonic DMC-ZS3

Compared to Canon SX200 IS

Panasonic DMC-ZS7
Canon SX200 IS
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $267
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Panasonic DMC-ZS7 vs Canon SX200 IS

Samsung WB100
Canon SX200 IS
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $267
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

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Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZS5

Panasonic DMC-ZS7
Panasonic DMC-ZS5
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup

Compare Panasonic DMC-ZS7 vs Panasonic DMC-ZS5

Samsung WB100
Panasonic DMC-ZS5
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

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Compared to Nikon L810

Panasonic DMC-ZS7
Nikon L810
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-ZS7 vs Nikon L810

Samsung WB100
Nikon L810
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Samsung WB100 vs Nikon L810

Compared to Nikon L820

Panasonic DMC-ZS7
Nikon L820
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • HDMI out
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-ZS7 vs Nikon L820

Samsung WB100
Nikon L820
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 1080p video

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