Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic G7

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic G7, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and G7 (16MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP1 was released 6 years prior to the G7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the FP1 grades vs the G7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Panasonic G7 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP1 provides 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) whilst the Panasonic G7 has measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic G7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FP1 vs the G7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and G7 is 95 and 71 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and G7.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP1 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic G7 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FP1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.