Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-7

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony NEX-7, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The FP2 was launched 23 months before the NEX-7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FP2 grades vs the NEX-7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 features external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony NEX-7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FP2 compared to the NEX-7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and NEX-7 is 95 and 84 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and NEX-7.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FP2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-7 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older FP2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.