Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GX850
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Released January 2017
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic GX850, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is very close but the FP7 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

The FP7 was released 7 years earlier than the GX850 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FP7 grades against the GX850 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GX850 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic GX850
FP7 | GX850 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic FP7
GX850 | FP7 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 73 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic GX850
FP7 | GX850 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 has got external 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) while the Panasonic GX850 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic GX850 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FP7 compared to the GX850.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and GX850 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and GX850.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor sizing. The FP7 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The older FP7 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2017-01-04 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 147 grams (0.32 lbs) | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 pictures | 210 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $227 | $548 |