Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic SZ7

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic SZ7, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was released 4 years prior to the SZ7 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the FS15 grades versus the SZ7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic SZ7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FS15 compared to the SZ7.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and SZ7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and SZ7.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ7 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.