Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung PL170

Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FS7 and Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and PL170 (16MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and PL170 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The FS7 was revealed 23 months before the PL170 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FS7 matches up versus the PL170 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Samsung PL170. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FS7 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS7 and Samsung PL170 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS7 compared to the PL170.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and PL170 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and PL170.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FS7 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung PL170 will result in extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FS7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.