Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic GX850

Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic GX850, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and GX850 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The FS7 was unveiled 9 years before the GX850 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FS7 grades against the GX850 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS7 comes with outside 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 GX850 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic GX850 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FS7 vs the GX850.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and GX850 is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and GX850.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FS7 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic GX850 will result in extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS7 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.