Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic L1

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic L1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and L1 (7MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and L1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The FS7 was released 22 months after the L1 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FS7 scores versus the L1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Panasonic L1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 features outside measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic L1 has measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FS7 and the L1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and L1 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS7 and L1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS7 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic FS7 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger FS7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.