Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FP7

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic FP7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and FP7 (16MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and FP7 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The G100 was manufactured 9 years later than the FP7 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G100 scores versus the FP7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G100 comes with outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G100 against the FP7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and FP7 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and FP7.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G100 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic G100 will provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger G100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.