Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GF5

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic GF5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and GF5 (12MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and GF5 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP7 was revealed 15 months before the GF5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FP7 grades against the GF5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 has got outer dimensions 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 GF5 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic GF5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FP7 against the GF5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and GF5 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and GF5.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP7 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FP7 will result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FP7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.