Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic G2

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic G2, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the G2 (12MP) is pretty similar but the FS7 (1/2.5") and G2 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS7 was released 18 months before the G2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the FS7 matches up against the G2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS7 offers exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic G2 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic G2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FS7 compared to the G2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and G2 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and G2.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS7 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic G2 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older FS7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.