Leica SL vs Panasonic FS7
67 Imaging
72 Features
78 Overall
74
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
26
Leica SL vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 50000
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 847g - 147 x 104 x 39mm
- Released October 2015
- Additionally referred to as Typ 601
- Updated by Leica SL2
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
Leica SL vs Panasonic FS7 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Leica SL versus Panasonic FS7, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL (24MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the SL (Full frame) and FS7 (1/2.5") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SL was introduced 6 years later than the FS7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Leica SL being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SL grades against the FS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica SL vs Panasonic FS7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica SL and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The whole galleries are provided at Leica SL Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Panasonic FS7
SL | FS7 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | October 2015 | January 2009 | More recent by 83 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Leica SL
FS7 | SL |
---|
Common features in the Leica SL and Panasonic FS7
SL | FS7 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Leica SL vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica SL comes with physical measurements of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Panasonic FS7 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica SL versus Panasonic FS7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SL and the FS7.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL and FS7 is 67 and 95 respectively.
Leica SL vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SL and FS7.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SL using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Leica SL will provide extra detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer SL will have a benefit in sensor technology.
Leica SL vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
Leica SL | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica SL | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 |
Also referred to as | Typ 601 | - |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2015-10-21 | 2009-01-16 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Maestro II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 50000 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 30 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 4,400 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 847 grams (1.87 lbs) | 139 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 104 x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 88 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1821 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP-SCL4 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Cost at release | $7,450 | $160 |