Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GF2

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GF2, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is very well matched but the FS7 (1/2.5") and GF2 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The FS7 was unveiled 3 years before the GF2 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FS7 scores against the GF2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF2 has measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FS7 versus the GF2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and GF2 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and GF2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS7 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic GF2 will give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.