Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS7

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FS7 versus Panasonic ZS7, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the FS7 (1/2.5") and ZS7 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS7 was unveiled 3 years before the ZS7 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FS7 scores vs the ZS7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 comes with external dimensions 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 ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS7 versus Panasonic ZS7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FS7 against the ZS7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and ZS7.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FS7 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic ZS7 will give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FS7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.