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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64
Leica D-Lux 7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 7
(Full Review)
  • 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
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Panasonic FS12

 D-Lux 7 FS12 
ReleasedNovember 2018April 2009Fresher by 117 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1240k230kClearer screen (+1010k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Leica D-Lux 7

 FS12 D-Lux 7 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Panasonic FS12

 D-Lux 7 FS12 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography factors
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (17MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Street photography info
Panasonic FS12 Street photography info
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica D-Lux 7
Sports photography with Panasonic FS12
71
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Travel photography information
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography information
78
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (17MP)
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux 7
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS12
76
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (17MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
37
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 7 and Panasonic FS12
 Leica D-Lux 7Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
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
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