Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W810

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and W810 (20MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and W810 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FS7 was revealed 6 years before the W810 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FS7 scores versus the W810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FS7 and the W810.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and W810 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and W810.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS7 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony W810 will provide more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FS7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.