Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GF3
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GF2
- Refreshed by Panasonic GF5
Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GF3, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is very well matched but the FS7 (1/2.5") and GF3 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FS7 was released 3 years prior to the GF3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FS7 scores vs the GF3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GF3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic GF3
FS7 | GF3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic FS7
GF3 | FS7 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 31 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic GF3
FS7 | GF3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS7 comes with physical measurements 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 GF3 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GF3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FS7 compared to the GF3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and GF3 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and GF3.
To sum up, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FS7 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GF3 will give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FS7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-01-16 | 2011-08-11 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 139 gr (0.31 lbs) | 264 gr (0.58 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 459 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 pictures |
Style 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 | One | One |
Pricing at release | $160 | $360 |