Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax XG-1

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax XG-1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was manufactured 4 years prior to the XG-1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the FP7 matches up against the XG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Pentax XG-1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 provides 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 Pentax XG-1 has specifications of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax XG-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FP7 against the XG-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and XG-1 is 95 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and XG-1.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older FP7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.