Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic GX7

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FP2 versus Panasonic GX7, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the FP2 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP2 was announced 4 years prior to the GX7 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FP2 matches up against the GX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need 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") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FP2 vs the GX7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and GX7 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and GX7.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FP2 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic GX7 will show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.