Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GF7

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic FP1 versus Panasonic GF7, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP1 was launched 6 years earlier than the GF7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FP1 matches up versus the GF7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP1 provides external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP1 versus Panasonic GF7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FP1 versus the GF7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and GF7 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and GF7.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP1 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GF7 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.