Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ10
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7/Panasonic-FS7-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10/Panasonic-SZ10-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(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
(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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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic SZ10
FS7 | SZ10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic FS7
SZ10 | FS7 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 72 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic SZ10
FS7 | SZ10 | |||
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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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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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 |