Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS50

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic FS7 versus Panasonic ZS50, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the FS7 (1/2.5") and ZS50 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS7 was introduced 7 years before the ZS50 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FS7 scores against the ZS50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FS7 versus Panasonic ZS50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FS7 against the ZS50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and ZS50 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FS7 and ZS50.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS7 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic ZS50 will resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older FS7 is going to be behind in sensor technology.