Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FX700

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP1 versus Panasonic FX700, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was unveiled 6 months prior to the FX700 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FP1 scores against the FX700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 features outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP1 versus Panasonic FX700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FP1 compared to the FX700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and FX700.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FX700 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.