Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic G5

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic G5, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and G5 (16MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and G5 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The FS7 was introduced 4 years earlier than the G5 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FS7 grades versus the G5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic G5 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FS7 and the G5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and G5 is 95 and 74 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and G5.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS7 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic G5 will deliver greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS7 is going to be behind in sensor technology.