Picture Quality / Size Options (8.25)
The FZ7 records images in three different aspect ratios, and in several sizes at each ratio. Aspect ratios define whether the image is shaped more like a square, or more wide or tall. Larger sizes are needed to make good quality large prints, while smaller sizes are easier to email and store.

In the 4:3 format, the FZ7 makes files in the following sizes: 2816 x 2112, 2304 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960 and 640 x 480. In 3:2 format the FZ7 makes files at resolutions of 2816 x 1880 and 2048 x 1360. In 16:9 the files can be 2816 x 1583 or 1920x1080. Note that the 3:2 files and 16:9 files have the same horizontal measure as 4:3 formats, but smaller vertical measures. The FZ7 simply crops its maximum sizes to make the wider formats.