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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FS7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the F5 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The F5 was released 4 years later than the FS7 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the F5 matches up vs the FS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic FS7

 F5 FS7 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 49 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic F5

 FS7 F5 

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FS7

 F5 FS7 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FS7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the F5 versus the FS7.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F5 and FS7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and FS7.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic F5 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger F5 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography details
29
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (121g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Sports photography camera
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography information
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors (121g)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography features
33
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging info
Panasonic FS7 Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-01-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 139 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $100 $160