Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FX75

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic FX75, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was brought out 4 months prior to the FX75 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FP1 scores versus the FX75 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 offers outside measurements 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 FX75 has dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic FX75 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FP1 versus the FX75.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and FX75 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and FX75.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FX75 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.