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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ10, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and SZ10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS7 was released 7 years before the SZ10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FS7 scores against the SZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic SZ10

 FS7 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic FS7

 SZ10 FS7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2009More modern by 72 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic SZ10

 FS7 SZ10 
Manually focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS7 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FS7 versus the SZ10.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and SZ10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and SZ10.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FS7 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic SZ10 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FS7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (177g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than average in class (177g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
42
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average in class (177g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic SZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-16 2015-01-06
Physical type 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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 gr (0.31 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $160 $200