Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX7V

Following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony HX7V, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was launched 18 months earlier than the HX7V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FP2 grades against the HX7V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 features physical 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 HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony HX7V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FP2 compared to the HX7V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and HX7V is 95 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and HX7V.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX7V to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.