Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic L10

Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic L10, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and L10 (10MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The FP7 was brought out 3 years after the L10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FP7 grades versus the L10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 features exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has specifications of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic L10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FP7 against the L10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and L10 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and L10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FP7 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FP7 will deliver greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger FP7 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.