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Panasonic FP7 vs Sigma fp

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Panasonic FP7 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Renewed by Sigma fp L
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sigma fp Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP7 versus Sigma fp, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP7 was launched 9 years prior to the fp and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FP7 grades versus the fp with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sigma fp

 FP7 fp 
Display size3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Panasonic FP7

 fp FP7 
RevealedJuly 2019January 2011Fresher by 103 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sigma fp

 FP7 fp 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP7 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 has exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 versus Sigma fp in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FP7 vs the fp.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and fp is 95 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and fp.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP7 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma fp will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FP7 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography features
Sigma fp Portrait photography features
34
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
85
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography features
Sigma fp Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (147 grams)
77
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
Sports photography with Sigma fp
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography highlights
Sigma fp Travel photography highlights
63
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
has touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
78
environment proof
includes touch focus
amazing megapixels (25MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography advice
Sigma fp Landscape photography advice
41
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery power (240 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
amazing megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
29
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than average (147 grams)
37
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sigma fp
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sigma fp
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sigma
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Sigma fp
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-05 2019-07-11
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lbs) 422 gr (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $227 $2,050