Panasonic FP1 vs Sony RX100 VII

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony RX100 VII, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The FP1 was launched 10 years earlier than the RX100 VII and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FP1 grades vs the RX100 VII with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony RX100 VII in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FP1 compared to the RX100 VII.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and RX100 VII is 95 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and RX100 VII.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 VII will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FP1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.