Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-F7
Released in 2001, Lumix DMC-F7 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F7
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC20
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Lumix DMC-F721 mm²
Lumix DMC-LC20- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DMC-F7 and Lumix DMC-LC20 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-F7MetricLumix DMC-LC20
1.9 MPEffective pixels1.9 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
3.35 µmPixel pitch3.35 µm
11.22 µm²Pixel area11.22 µm²
8.91 MP/cm²Pixel density8.91 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
150 gWeight250 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-F7 and Lumix DMC-LC20 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-F7 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-F7 and Lumix DMC-LC20 have the same effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-LC20 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-LC20
Released in 2002, Lumix DMC-LC20 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 250 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.