Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LS5

Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic LS5, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and LS5 (14MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and LS5 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS7 was announced 3 years prior to the LS5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FS7 grades vs the LS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS7 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic LS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FS7 and the LS5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and LS5.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FS7 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic LS5 will deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.