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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G5
  • Replacement is Panasonic G7
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FS7 versus Panasonic G6, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and G6 (16MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and G6 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS7 was launched 5 years before the G6 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FS7 matches up versus the G6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic G6

 FS7 G6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic FS7

 G6 FS7 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2009Fresher by 51 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic G6

 FS7 G6 

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS7 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic G6 has dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FS7 against the G6.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and G6 is 95 and 74 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and G6.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS7 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic G6 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older FS7 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS7
Portrait photography with Panasonic G6
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Street photography features
Panasonic G6 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
73
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography information
Panasonic G6 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
supports focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
67
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G6 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic G6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-16 2013-04-24
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 6.3 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 gr (0.31 pounds) 390 gr (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $160 $750