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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic GX1
  • Renewed by Panasonic GX8
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GX7, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The FS15 was announced 5 years before the GX7 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FS15 scores vs the GX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic GX7

 FS15 GX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic FS15

 GX7 FS15 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2009More modern by 58 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic GX7

 FS15 GX7 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. 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) while the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FS15 against the GX7.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and GX7 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and GX7.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS15 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic GX7 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FS15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
71
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/320s)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
82
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low battery power (350 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery power (350 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Landscape photography camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
low battery power (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS15
Vlogging with Panasonic GX7
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
34
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic GX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2009-01-16 2013-11-07
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,765k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/320s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 402 grams (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 718
Other
Battery life - 350 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $180 $1,000