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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed April 2009
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic FS12

 FH7 FS12 
RevealedSeptember 2011April 2009More recent by 30 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Panasonic FH7

 FS12 FH7 

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic FS12

 FH7 FS12 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography advice
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH7
Street photography with Panasonic FS12
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than average (126 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography features
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than average (126 grams)
offers touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography advice
43
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging information
Panasonic FS12 Vlogging information
34
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average (126g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic FS12
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-09-07 2009-04-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 129 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $149 $228