Panasonic FS7 vs Sony T110

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FS7 versus Sony T110, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and T110 (16MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and T110 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The FS7 was revealed 24 months prior to the T110 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FS7 matches up vs the T110 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Sony T110 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS7 provides 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) and the Sony T110 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS7 versus Sony T110 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FS7 vs the T110.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and T110 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and T110.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FS7 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony T110 will give you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.