Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic SZ5

Following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic SZ5, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was launched 18 months before the SZ5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FP7 scores against the SZ5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ5 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic SZ5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP7 versus the SZ5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and SZ5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and SZ5.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FP7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.