Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GF7

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic GF7, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The FS15 was unveiled 7 years before the GF7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the FS15 grades versus the GF7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic GF7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FS15 vs the GF7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and GF7 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and GF7.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS15 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GF7 will show more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS15 will be behind in sensor technology.