Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-5R

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-5R, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is fairly close but the FP7 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The FP7 was unveiled 20 months earlier than the NEX-5R making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FP7 scores against the NEX-5R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-5R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FP7 versus the NEX-5R.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and NEX-5R is 95 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and NEX-5R.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The FP7 features the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh more difficult. The older FP7 will be behind in sensor innovation.