Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax Q7

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax Q7, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the FS15 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") use different sensor dimensions.

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The FS15 was launched 5 years earlier than the Q7 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FS15 scores against the Q7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Pentax Q7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 provides outside measurements 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 Pentax Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax Q7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FS15 and the Q7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and Q7 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and Q7.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The FS15 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier. The more aged FS15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.