Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FS12

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FS12, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and FS12 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was announced 2 years later than the FS12 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH7 grades vs the FS12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FS12 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH7 and the FS12.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and FS12 is 96 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and FS12.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FH7 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.