Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FS7

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH10 versus Panasonic FS7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH10 was announced 4 years later than the FS7 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the FH10 grades vs the FS7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 features exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Panasonic FS7 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH10 versus Panasonic FS7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FH10 compared to the FS7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and FS7 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and FS7.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH10 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FH10 will give you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger FH10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.