Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic LF1

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic LF1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor size.

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The FP7 was revealed 3 years prior to the LF1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FP7 matches up vs the LF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 has got outside 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) and the Panasonic LF1 has dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP7 compared to the LF1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and LF1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and LF1.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP7 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FP7 will deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older FP7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.