Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic G10

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic G10, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the G10 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the FS7 (1/2.5") and G10 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS7 was unveiled 19 months prior to the G10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FS7 matches up against the G10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Panasonic G10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS7 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic G10 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FS7 and the G10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and G10 is 95 and 72 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and G10.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FS7 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic G10 will resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS7 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.