Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic FS12
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
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- 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 403g - 118 x 66 x 64mm
- Released November 2018
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Released April 2009
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview
Here is a thorough review of the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Panasonic FS12, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and FS12 (12MP) and the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and FS12 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe D-Lux 7 was manufactured 9 years later than the FS12 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the D-Lux 7 matches up against the FS12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic FS12 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux 7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The entire galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery & Panasonic FS12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Panasonic FS12
D-Lux 7 | FS12 | |||
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Released | November 2018 | April 2009 | Fresher by 117 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1010k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Leica D-Lux 7
FS12 | D-Lux 7 |
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Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Panasonic FS12
D-Lux 7 | FS12 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 7 comes with exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Panasonic FS12 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the D-Lux 7 and the FS12.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 7 and FS12 is 81 and 95 respectively.
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 7 and FS12.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 7 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica D-Lux 7 will show extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent D-Lux 7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
Leica D-Lux 7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica D-Lux 7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2018-11-20 | 2009-04-17 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4736 x 3552 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 31-124mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,240 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1800 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 403 grams (0.89 pounds) | 129 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $1,193 | $228 |