Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W530

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FS7 versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and W530 (14MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and W530 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS7 was brought out 24 months prior to the W530 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the FS7 matches up versus the W530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS7 comes with 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) whilst the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FS7 versus Sony W530 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FS7 and the W530.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and W530.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FS7 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony W530 will render more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older FS7 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.