Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FS7
Released in 2009, Lumix DMC-FS7 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 117 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX12
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Lumix DMC-FS725 mm²
Lumix DMC-FX12- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DMC-FS7 and Lumix DMC-FX12 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-FS7MetricLumix DMC-FX12
10.1 MPEffective pixels7.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.57 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
2.46 µm²Pixel area3.5 µm²
40.66 MP/cm²Pixel density28.58 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
117 gWeight125 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
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-FS7 and Lumix DMC-FX12 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-FS7 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FS7 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-FS7 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FX12
Released in 2007, Lumix DMC-FX12 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 125 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.