Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax Q7

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax Q7, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the FP1 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizes.

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The FP1 was brought out 4 years earlier than the Q7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the FP1 matches up versus the Q7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Pentax Q7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP1 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax Q7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the FP1 compared to the Q7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and Q7 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and Q7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The FP1 has the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF trickier. The older FP1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.