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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Successor is Panasonic LX10
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic LX7, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is relatively close but the FS7 (1/2.5") and LX7 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizing.

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The FS7 was manufactured 4 years prior to the LX7 which is a fairly big 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 LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FS7 matches up against the LX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic LX7

 FS7 LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic FS7

 LX7 FS7 
LaunchedOctober 2012January 2009More modern by 45 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic LX7

 FS7 LX7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS7 offers external measurements 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 LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic LX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FS7 compared to the LX7.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and LX7 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS7 and LX7.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The FS7 features the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The more aged FS7 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography information
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
45
manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Street photography advice
Panasonic LX7 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography information
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competitors (298g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography info
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
57
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (330 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging features
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
33
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than competitors (298g)
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic LX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-16 2012-10-15
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139g (0.31 pounds) 298g (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 147
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $160 $400