Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FX700

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FX700, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and FX700 (14MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and FX700 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The FS7 was unveiled 18 months prior to the FX700 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FS7 grades against the FX700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS7 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FX700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FS7 compared to the FX700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FS7 and FX700.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS7 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FX700 will produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FS7 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.