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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic L1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Announced April 2007
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic L1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic L1

 FS7 L1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009April 2007More modern by 22 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k207kClearer display (+23k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic FS7

 L1 FS7 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic L1

 FS7 L1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

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

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography features
Panasonic L1 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
55
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low MP (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS7
Street photography with Panasonic L1
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
58
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (606g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography factors
Panasonic L1 Sports photography factors
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic L1 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
lighter than competition in class (606 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (7MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography info
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
48
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (7 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic L1 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic L1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-01-16 2007-04-11
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 7 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3136 x 2352
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 45
Crop factor 6.3 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 207k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 13.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139 gr (0.31 pounds) 606 gr (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $160 $1,500