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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Released July 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic GX8

 FS7 GX8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Panasonic FS7

 GX8 FS7 
ReleasedJuly 2015January 2009Newer by 79 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic GX8

 FS7 GX8 

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

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).

Look at the Panasonic FS7 versus Panasonic GX8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

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

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
75
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Street photography details
Panasonic GX8 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
80
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography info
Panasonic GX8 Sports photography info
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
73
weather sealing
offers touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging info
Panasonic GX8 Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic GX8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-16 2015-07-16
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
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 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 6.3 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 grams (0.31 lbs) 487 grams (1.07 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 806
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $160 $898