Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX66 (Lumix DMC-FX68) vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7

A side-by-side look at the details that change the buying decision, from storage and batteries to lens reach and pocketability.

At a glance

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX66 (Lumix DMC-FX68) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 verified camera data
Specification	DMC-FX66 (Lumix DMC-FX68)	DMC-FS7
Release year	2010	2009
Megapixels	14.1 MP	10.1 MP
Sensor	1/2.33-inch CCD	1/2.5-inch CCD
Lens	25–125mm (35mm equiv.), 5x zoom, f/2.8–5.9	Leica DC Vario-Elmar 33–132mm (35mm equiv.), 4x optical zoom, f/2.8–f/5.9
Memory card	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / MMC
Maximum card	Up to 2TB (SDXC)	Up to 32GB (SDHC)
Battery	DMW-BCF10	DMW-BCF10
Dimensions	97 × 54 × 22 mm	97 × 54 × 22 mm
Weight	Approx. 145 g (with battery and card, CIPA)	Approx. 139 g (with battery and card, CIPA)

Which one should you choose?

Choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX66 (Lumix DMC-FX68) if 5x 25–125mm coverage and 14.1 MP are the priorities.

Choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 if 10.1 MP, a 4x Leica lens, and the slightly lighter same-size body are enough.

Both share the DMW-BCF10 battery and compact dimensions; the FX66/FX68 buys reach and resolution.

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