Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FX90

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FS7 versus Panasonic FX90, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is very well matched but the FS7 (1/2.5") and FX90 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS7 was introduced 3 years earlier than the FX90 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FS7 grades versus the FX90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS7 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS7 versus Panasonic FX90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FS7 compared to the FX90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and FX90 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and FX90.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FS7 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FX90 will resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older FS7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.