As well as being compared against other compacts, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS11 is also often compared to ultra compacts, travel zooms, entry-level DSLRs and digicams. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS11's top rivals come from Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-FH8 and the Lumix DMC-FS30) and Canon (such as the PowerShot A2200 and the PowerShot A3300 IS)

compared toCompact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FS11 compared to other compact competitors include: it has better image stabilization (lens vs none), takes much higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 3.1 MP), shoots faster continuously (5.5 fps vs 1.5 fps), has a marginally larger sensor (1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/3.6" 5.3x4.0mm) and has significantly less shutter lag (310 ms vs 5100 ms).

However, on average it slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO), doesn't record movies in 24p, is slightly more expensive ($308.69 vs $149.00), doesn't have a viewfinder (none vs tunnel) and is less popular.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
2 years newer
$149

Significant advantages of the DMC-FH8 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Better maximum light sensitivity: 6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FH8 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • Much shorter max exposures: 8 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the DMC-FH8 and DMC-FS11

  • Wide aperture: f/2.5 vs f/2.8
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the DMC-FH8 vs the DMC-FS11

Canon PowerShot A2200

Canon PowerShot A2200
1 year newer
$91 - $142

Significant advantages of the A2200 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the A2200 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the A2200 and DMC-FS11

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot A2200 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS11

Canon PowerShot A3300 IS

Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
1 year newer
$129

Significant advantages of the A3300 IS (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the A3300 IS (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • Much more shutter lag: 5100 ms vs 310 ms
  • No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO
  • Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the A3300 IS and DMC-FS11

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot A3300 IS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS11

Canon IXUS 220 HS

Canon IXUS 220 HS
1 year newer
$270

Significant advantages of the IXUS 220 HS (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm
  • Supports 24p

Significant disadvantages of the IXUS 220 HS (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the IXUS 220 HS and DMC-FS11

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.8
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Canon IXUS 220 HS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS11

Nikon Coolpix 3200

Nikon Coolpix 3200
6 years older
$200

Significant advantages of the 3200 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • Has a viewfinder: Tunnel vs None
  • Much faster max shutter speed: 1/3000 of a second vs 1/1600 of a second

Significant disadvantages of the 3200 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • Much lower true resolution: 3.1 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Much smaller screen: 1.6" vs 2.7"
  • Much worse wide angle: 38 mm vs 28 mm

common strengths of the 3200 and DMC-FS11

  • Wide aperture: f/2.6 vs f/2.8
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix 3200 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS11

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS10
similar age
$293

Significant advantages of the DMC-FS10 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FS10 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • None found

common strengths of the DMC-FS10 and DMC-FS11

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-FS10 vs the DMC-FS11

compared toUltra compact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FS11 compared to ultra compact competitors include: it has slightly less shutter lag (310 ms vs 1020 ms), slightly higher boost light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs none) and significantly longer exposures (60 seconds vs 4 seconds).

However, on average it is slightly larger (compact 98x55x24 mm vs ultra compact 94x53x18 mm), significantly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO), has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS), lacks a built in HDR feature and lacks a built in panoramas.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
1 year newer
$129

Significant advantages of the DMC-FH2 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FH2 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • None found

common strengths of the DMC-FH2 and DMC-FS11

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Very good boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-FH2 vs the DMC-FS11

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
1 year newer

Significant advantages of the DMC-FH5 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FH5 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • None found

common strengths of the DMC-FH5 and DMC-FS11

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Very good boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-FH5 vs the DMC-FS11

Sony Cyber-shot WX50

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
2 years newer
$178 - $198

Significant advantages of the WX50 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • Better maximum light sensitivity: 12,800 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Significantly better wide angle: 25 mm vs 28 mm

Significant disadvantages of the WX50 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • Much shorter max exposures: 4 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the WX50 and DMC-FS11

  • Wide aperture: f/2.6 vs f/2.8
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS11

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
similar age
$111 - $127

Significant advantages of the DSC-W310 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W310 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO
  • Much shorter max exposures: 1 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the DSC-W310 and DMC-FS11

  • None found
arrow Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS11

compared toTravel zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FS11 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.3), is slightly smaller (compact 98x55x24 mm vs compact 103x60x33 mm), shoots faster continuously (5.5 fps vs 2.3 fps), is thinner (0.9" vs 1.1") and slightly longer exposures (60 seconds vs 8 seconds).

However, on average it has slightly less zoom (5x vs 12x), has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), doesn't have a touch screen, is older (january, 2010 vs january, 2011) and is slightly more expensive ($308.69 vs $160.68).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS30

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS30
similar age

Significant advantages of the DMC-FS30 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FS30 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8

common strengths of the DMC-FS30 and DMC-FS11

  • Fairly small: Compact 100x56x28 mm vs Compact 98x55x24 mm
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-FS30 vs the DMC-FS11

Fujifilm FinePix JZ200

Fujifilm FinePix JZ200
2 years newer
$156 - $167

Significant advantages of the JZ200 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • Significantly better wide angle: 25 mm vs 28 mm
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the JZ200 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • Much shorter max exposures: 8 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the JZ200 and DMC-FS11

  • Wide aperture: f/2.9 vs f/2.8
  • Fairly small: Compact 100x56x24 mm vs Compact 98x55x24 mm
  • Light weight: 135 g vs 165 g
arrow Compare the Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS11

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33
similar age

Significant advantages of the DMC-FS33 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Has a touch screen

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FS33 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8

common strengths of the DMC-FS33 and DMC-FS11

  • Fairly small: Compact 100x56x27 mm vs Compact 98x55x24 mm
  • Light weight: 170 g vs 165 g
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-FS33 vs the DMC-FS11

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7
1 year older

Significant advantages of the DMC-TZ7 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • Significantly better wide angle: 25 mm vs 28 mm
  • More zoom: 12x vs 5x
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-TZ7 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8
  • Significantly larger: Compact 103x60x33 mm vs Compact 98x55x24 mm
  • Significantly heavier: 229 g vs 165 g

common strengths of the DMC-TZ7 and DMC-FS11

  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-TZ7 vs the DMC-FS11

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS35

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS35
1 year newer
$161

Significant advantages of the DMC-FS35 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FS35 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8

common strengths of the DMC-FS35 and DMC-FS11

  • Fairly small: Compact 99x56x27 mm vs Compact 98x55x24 mm
  • Light weight: 135 g vs 165 g
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-FS35 vs the DMC-FS11

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS37

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS37
1 year newer
$232 - $262

Significant advantages of the DMC-FS37 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Has a touch screen

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FS37 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8

common strengths of the DMC-FS37 and DMC-FS11

  • Fairly small: Compact 99x56x27 mm vs Compact 98x55x24 mm
  • Light weight: 159 g vs 165 g
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-FS37 vs the DMC-FS11

compared toEntry-level DSLR competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FS11 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has a much larger screen (2.7" vs 1.8"), has image stabilization (lens vs none), shoots faster continuously (5.5 fps vs 2.5 fps), is newer (january, 2010 vs august, 2003) and is much smaller (compact 98x55x24 mm vs professional size 132x105x77 mm).

However, on average it has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), doesn't record movies in 24p, has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs APS-C 23.6x15.6mm), doesn't have a viewfinder (none vs pentaprism) and lacks and external mic jack.

Canon EOS 300D

Canon EOS 300D
6 years older
$1,609 (body only)

Significant advantages of the 300D (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.7x15.1mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None
  • Shoots RAW

Significant disadvantages of the 300D (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • Much smaller screen: 1.8" vs 2.7"
  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Much larger: Professional size 142x99x72 mm vs Compact 98x55x24 mm

common strengths of the 300D and DMC-FS11

  • Thin: 2.8" vs 0.9"
arrow Compare the Canon EOS 300D vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS11

Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000
8 months newer
$1,000 - $1,197 (body only)
$1,100 55-200mm lens

Significant advantages of the D7000 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Has a viewfinder: Pentaprism vs None
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection

Significant disadvantages of the D7000 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Much larger: Professional size 132x105x77 mm vs Compact 98x55x24 mm
  • Much thicker: 3" vs 0.9"

common strengths of the D7000 and DMC-FS11

  • None found
arrow Compare the Nikon D7000 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS11

compared toDigicam competitors

Generally, compared to digicam competitors the Panasonic DMC-FS11 has a slightly narrower aperture (f/2.8 vs f/2.5), has a significantly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 25 mm), lacks a built in panoramas, is older (january, 2010 vs january, 2012) and is significantly more expensive ($308.69 vs $99.00).

Samsung ST ST76

Samsung ST76
2 years newer
$99

Significant advantages of the ST76 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • Significantly better wide angle: 25 mm vs 28 mm
  • Can create panoramas in-camera

Significant disadvantages of the ST76 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • None found

common strengths of the ST76 and DMC-FS11

  • Wide aperture: f/2.5 vs f/2.8
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Samsung ST76 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS11

Samsung ST66

Samsung ST66
2 years newer
$155 - $156

Significant advantages of the ST66 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • Significantly better wide angle: 25 mm vs 28 mm
  • Can create panoramas in-camera

Significant disadvantages of the ST66 (vs the DMC-FS11)

  • None found

common strengths of the ST66 and DMC-FS11

  • Wide aperture: f/2.5 vs f/2.8
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Samsung ST66 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS11