Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FX700

Below is a thorough review of the Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FX700, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was unveiled 6 months prior to the FX700 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the FP2 matches up vs the FX700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FX700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FP2 versus the FX700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and FX700.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images although you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.