Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-F7
Released in 2001, Lumix DMC-F7 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F7
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Lumix DMC-F715 mm²
Lumix DMC-FZ1- Area ratio
- 1.41:1
- Absolute difference
- 6 mm²
- Relative difference
- 40.6%
The Lumix DMC-F7 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-F7MetricLumix DMC-FZ1
1.9 MPEffective pixels2 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor4.5 × 3.37
3.35 µmPixel pitch2.75 µm
11.22 µm²Pixel area7.58 µm²
8.91 MP/cm²Pixel density13.19 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor7.7
—Maximum video—
150 gWeight414 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-F7 has the larger sensor area. The Lumix DMC-F7 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FZ1 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-FZ1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FZ1
Released in 2002, Lumix DMC-FZ1 has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 2 MP effective resolution, and a 414 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.