Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic G3

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic G3, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and G3 (16MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and G3 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The FS7 was unveiled 3 years prior to the G3 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the FS7 scores vs the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS7 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic G3 has dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FS7 vs the G3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and G3 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and G3.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS7 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic G3 will deliver extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FS7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.