Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic FZ2500, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the FP7 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP7 was released 6 years prior to the FZ2500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FP7 matches up versus the FZ2500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys outside 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ2500 has measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") and a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic FZ2500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FP7 compared to the FZ2500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and FZ2500 is 95 and 53 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and FZ2500.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP7 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FZ2500 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FP7 is going to be behind in sensor technology.