Clicky

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic L10

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic L10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
  • Launched December 2007
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic L10 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FS7 versus Panasonic L10, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the L10 (10MP) is very comparable but the FS7 (1/2.5") and L10 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The FS7 was revealed 14 months later than the L10 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FS7 grades against the L10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic L10

 FS7 L10 
LaunchedJanuary 2009December 2007Fresher by 14 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k207kCrisper display (+23k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Panasonic FS7

 L10 FS7 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic L10

 FS7 L10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FS7 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has specifications of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS7 versus Panasonic L10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FS7 versus the L10.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic L10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and L10 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic L10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and L10.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The FS7 has got the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The more recent FS7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic L10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography details
Panasonic L10 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
56
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Street photography info
Panasonic L10 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
59
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (556 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography information
Panasonic L10 Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS7
Travel photography with Panasonic L10
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
lighter than competition (556 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS7
Landscape photography with Panasonic L10
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
no Timelapse recording
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging features
Panasonic L10 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
9
no video recording
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic L10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic L10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-01-16 2007-12-14
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 45
Focal length multiplier 6.3 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 207k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 11.00 m
Flash modes 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)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139g (0.31 lbs) 556g (1.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 429
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/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $160 $350