Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FS42

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") come with different sensor sizing.

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The FP7 was revealed 21 months later than the FS42 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FP7 grades against the FS42 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 provides physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS42 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FP7 versus the FS42.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and FS42 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and FS42.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP7 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FP7 will render more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FP7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.