Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-6

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-6, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very comparable but the FP7 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The FP7 was released 3 years before the NEX-6 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the FP7 grades versus the NEX-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP7 compared to the NEX-6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and NEX-6 is 95 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and NEX-6.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The FP7 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh tougher. The more aged FP7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.