Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GF5

Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GF5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the FS7 (1/2.5") and GF5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS7 was brought out 4 years prior to the GF5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FS7 matches up vs the GF5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS7 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF5 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FS7 vs the GF5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and GF5 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and GF5.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FS7 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic GF5 will resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FS7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.