Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FS15

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic FS15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and FS15 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was launched 2 years after the FS15 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FH7 matches up vs the FS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH7 vs the FS15.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and FS15.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH7 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer FH7 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.