Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ10

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.