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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G7

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Released May 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G6
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G7 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G7, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and G7 (16MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The FS15 was brought out 7 years before the G7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FS15 scores versus the G7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic G7

 FS15 G7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic FS15

 G7 FS15 
ReleasedMay 2015January 2009Fresher by 77 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic G7

 FS15 G7 

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 has physical measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G7 has sizing of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FS15 and the G7.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and G7 is 95 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and G7.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS15 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic G7 will offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older FS15 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography features
Panasonic G7 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
72
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS15
Sports photography with Panasonic G7
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
55
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G7 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
supports focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G7 Landscape photography features
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
67
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G7 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
72
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic G7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-16 2015-05-19
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 9.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 410 grams (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
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 - 350 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $180 $800