Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GF2

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GF2, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The FP7 was manufactured within a month of the GF2 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FP7 grades vs the GF2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has proportions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FP7 against the GF2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and GF2 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and GF2.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP7 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FP7 will result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.