Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FZ300

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic FZ300, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the FS7 (1/2.5") and FZ300 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS7 was unveiled 7 years before the FZ300 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FS7 scores vs the FZ300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS7 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ300 has dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic FZ300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FS7 versus the FZ300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and FZ300 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and FZ300.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FS7 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ300 will show more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FS7 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.