Leica C vs Panasonic FH7

Lets look much closer at the Leica C vs Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the C (12MP) and FH7 (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and FH7 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The C was launched 2 years after the FH7 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the C grades against the FH7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica C and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The complete galleries are available at Leica C Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica C has external measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the C vs the FH7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C and FH7 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the C and FH7.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The C because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH7 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher C provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.