Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic LX5

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic LX5, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP7 was announced 11 months prior to the LX5 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the FP7 grades vs the LX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FP7 vs the LX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and LX5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and LX5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP7 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FP7 will resolve extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FP7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.