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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GF1 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 GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF2
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic GF1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is very well matched but the FS7 (1/2.5") and GF1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The FS7 was manufactured 9 months prior to the GF1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the FS7 matches up vs the GF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic GF1

 FS7 GF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic FS7

 GF1 FS7 
ReleasedOctober 2009January 2009Fresher by 9 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic GF1

 FS7 GF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FS7 features 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) and the Panasonic GF1 has specifications of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic GF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FS7 compared to the GF1.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and GF1 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and GF1.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS7 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GF1 will give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FS7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Street photography advice
Panasonic GF1 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
64
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GF1 Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
44
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GF1 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
better than average battery (380 per charge)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GF1 Landscape photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
60
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS7
Vlogging with Panasonic GF1
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
25
provides face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic GF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-16 2009-10-14
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 6.3 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 grams (0.31 lbs) 385 grams (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 513
Other
Battery life - 380 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $160 $400