Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS10

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FS7 versus Panasonic ZS10, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and ZS10 (14MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and ZS10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS7 was revealed 24 months earlier than the ZS10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FS7 matches up vs the ZS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS7 versus Panasonic ZS10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FS7 compared to the ZS10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and ZS10 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and ZS10.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FS7 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic ZS10 will give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.