Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GF8

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic GF8, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the FP7 (1/2.3") and GF8 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP7 was released 6 years before the GF8 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FP7 matches up versus the GF8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 has got external 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) while the Panasonic GF8 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FP7 against the GF8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and GF8 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and GF8.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The FP7 comes with the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The older FP7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.