Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FX700

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic FX700, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was released 6 months later than the FX700 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FP7 grades against the FX700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 has exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic FX700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FP7 compared to the FX700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and FX700.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.