Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GX7

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

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.

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

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.