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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ5 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2012
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic FS7 versus Panasonic SZ5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and SZ5 (14MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and SZ5 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS7 was introduced 4 years earlier than the SZ5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the FS7 grades vs the SZ5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic SZ5

 FS7 SZ5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Panasonic FS7

 SZ5 FS7 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2009Fresher by 42 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic SZ5

 FS7 SZ5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 has outer 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 SZ5 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS7 versus Panasonic SZ5 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 change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FS7 against the SZ5.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and SZ5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and SZ5.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS7 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic SZ5 will produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FS7 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography details
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography information
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (136g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS7
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ5
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (136g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic SZ5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-16 2012-07-18
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139 gr (0.31 lb) 136 gr (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $160 $195