Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A7

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A7, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and A7 (24MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP5 was announced 4 years prior to the A7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FP5 matches up vs the A7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Sony Alpha A7. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FP5 vs the A7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and A7 is 95 and 78 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and A7.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FP5 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7 will give greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FP5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.