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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LS5 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Released July 2011
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic LS5

 FS7 LS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic FS7

 LS5 FS7 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic LS5

 FS7 LS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

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

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
33
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Street photography details
Panasonic LS5 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS7
Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS7
Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than average (126 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
36
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (160 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS7
Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
32
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic LS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-16 2011-07-21
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 126 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life - 160 images
Battery form - AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $160 $294