Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic FZ1000, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is pretty close but the FP7 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") feature different sensor size.

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The FP7 was revealed 4 years before the FZ1000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FP7 matches up vs the FZ1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 comes with outside dimensions 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 FZ1000 has specifications of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") and a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FP7 against the FZ1000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and FZ1000 is 95 and 55 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and FZ1000.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FP7 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FZ1000 will render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FP7 will be behind in sensor technology.