Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LX5

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LX5, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is relatively close but the FS7 (1/2.5") and LX5 (1/1.63") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS7 was released 3 years before the LX5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FS7 grades against the LX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about 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") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FS7 versus the LX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and LX5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and LX5.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FS7 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged FS7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.