Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic LX7

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic LX7, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is relatively similar but the FS15 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.

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The FS15 was introduced 4 years prior to the LX7 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FS15 grades vs the LX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS15 and the LX7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and LX7 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and LX7.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS15 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FS15 will offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FS15 is going to be behind in sensor technology.