Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FX75

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic FP2 versus Panasonic FX75, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was revealed 4 months prior to the FX75 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FP2 grades against the FX75 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 provides 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) and the Panasonic FX75 has specifications of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FP2 against the FX75.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and FX75 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and FX75.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files although you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.