Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FX580

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic FX580, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was manufactured 24 months later than the FX580 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FP7 scores vs the FX580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 offers outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic FX580 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FP7 and the FX580.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and FX580 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and FX580.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FP7 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FP7 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.