Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GF6

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic GF6, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is relatively close but the FP7 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The FP7 was brought out 3 years prior to the GF6 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the FP7 scores vs the GF6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 comes with outer measurements 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 GF6 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic GF6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FP7 versus the GF6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and GF6 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and GF6.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The FP7 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The older FP7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.