Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic XS1

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic XS1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was manufactured 24 months prior to the XS1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FP7 scores versus the XS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys external 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 XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FP7 against the XS1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and XS1 is 95 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and XS1.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older FP7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.