Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LX100
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
- Launched September 2014
- Replacement is Panasonic LX100 II
Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LX100 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LX100, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and LX100 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FS7 was introduced 6 years earlier than the LX100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FS7 scores vs the LX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LX100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic LX100
FS7 | LX100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic FS7
LX100 | FS7 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | January 2009 | More recent by 68 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic LX100
FS7 | LX100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS7 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FS7 and the LX100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and LX100 is 95 and 83 respectively.
Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and LX100.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FS7 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic LX100 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older FS7 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
Category | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-16 | 2014-09-15 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
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 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4112 x 3088 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 24-75mm (3.1x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/1.7-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,764k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 139 grams (0.31 pounds) | 393 grams (0.87 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 553 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $160 | $800 |