Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FS7

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic 3D1 versus Panasonic FS7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is very similar but the 3D1 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The 3D1 was brought out 2 years later than the FS7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 3D1 matches up vs the FS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 features outside measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic FS7 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Panasonic 3D1 versus Panasonic FS7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 3D1 and the FS7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and FS7 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and FS7.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 3D1 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic 3D1 will offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger 3D1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.