Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic SZ8

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FS7 versus Panasonic SZ8, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and SZ8 (16MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and SZ8 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The FS7 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the SZ8 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FS7 grades against the SZ8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS7 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS7 versus Panasonic SZ8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FS7 compared to the SZ8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and SZ8 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and SZ8.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FS7 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic SZ8 will offer greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.