Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic LX7

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.