Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic GF7

The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic GF7, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is pretty close but the FP5 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The FP5 was unveiled 5 years before the GF7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the FP5 grades vs the GF7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 offers outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic GF7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FP5 against the GF7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and GF7 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and GF7.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP5 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic GF7 will render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.