• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 20.9 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 51,200

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Differences

Panasonic TS7 advantages over Nikon Z fc

  • Less expensive
    $448* vs $997
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Nikon Z fc advantages over Panasonic TS7

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.22 vs 1.19 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Longer video battery life
    75 vs 60 minutes
    Capture more video
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    3 years vs 6 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • Longer exposure
    900 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    11.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    204800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-T30

Panasonic TS7
Fujifilm X-T30
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Nikon Z fc
Fujifilm X-T30
  • $890
  • APS-C
  • Longer video battery life
  • Newer
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Internal flash

Compared to Fujifilm X-T200

Panasonic TS7
Fujifilm X-T200
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $799
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Nikon Z fc
Fujifilm X-T200
  • $890
  • APS-C
  • Newer
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
  • $799
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compared to Canon EOS M50 II

Panasonic TS7
Canon EOS M50 II
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $596
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
Nikon Z fc
Canon EOS M50 II
  • $890
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Thinner
  • $596
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compared to Fujifilm X-T30 II

Panasonic TS7
Fujifilm X-T30 II
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $900
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Nikon Z fc
Fujifilm X-T30 II
  • $890
  • APS-C
  • Longer video battery life
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $900
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Internal flash

Compared to Nikon Z 30

Panasonic TS7
Nikon Z 30
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $697
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Nikon Z fc
Nikon Z 30
  • $890
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Thinner
  • $697
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
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