Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GH3

Following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GH3, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and GH3 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS7 was announced 4 years before the GH3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FS7 matches up versus the GH3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS7 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic GH3 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GH3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FS7 against the GH3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and GH3 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS7 and GH3.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS7 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GH3 will offer you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FS7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.