Panasonic FH7 vs Sigma fp

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH7 vs Sigma fp, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the FH7 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The FH7 was brought out 8 years prior to the fp and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FH7 scores versus the fp in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Sigma fp. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH7 vs the fp.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and fp is 96 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and fp.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH7 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma fp will resolve extra detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older FH7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.