Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GX1

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic GX1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the FP7 (1/2.3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.

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The FP7 was announced 13 months before the GX1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FP7 grades against the GX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 comes with physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic GX1 has measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FP7 vs the GX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and GX1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and GX1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The FP7 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged FP7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.