Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX200V

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX200V, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was unveiled 16 months prior to the HX200V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FP7 matches up against the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys outer 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 HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FP7 vs the HX200V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and HX200V is 95 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and HX200V.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX200V to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older FP7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.