Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G10

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G10, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and G10 (12MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP7 was manufactured 5 months later than the G10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FP7 grades against the G10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Panasonic G10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 has got external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic G10 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FP7 against the G10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and G10 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and G10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP7 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FP7 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.