Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GX8

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic FS7 versus Panasonic GX8, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and GX8 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The FS7 was unveiled 7 years prior to the GX8 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FS7 matches up vs the GX8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 features external 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) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FS7 compared to the GX8.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and GX8 is 95 and 74 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS7 and GX8.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS7 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GX8 will produce more detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FS7 will be behind in sensor tech.