Panasonic FP7 vs Sony QX1

Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FP7 and Sony QX1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is pretty close but the FP7 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The FP7 was revealed 4 years prior to the QX1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FP7 grades against the QX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP7 and Sony QX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FP7 compared to the QX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and QX1 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and QX1.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP7 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony QX1 will render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FP7 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.