Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic L10

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.

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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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.