Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic G7

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic G7, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the G7 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the FP5 (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The FP5 was released 5 years prior to the G7 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FP5 matches up against the G7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Panasonic G7 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 offers outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic G7 has measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FP5 and the G7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and G7 is 95 and 71 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and G7.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FP5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic G7 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.