Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FX48

Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic FX48, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was announced 24 months after the FX48 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FP7 scores versus the FX48 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 has got external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic FX48 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP7 against the FX48.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and FX48 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and FX48.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger FP7 should have an advantage in sensor technology.