Panasonic FP7 vs Sony QX100

Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FP7 and Sony QX100, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is relatively close but the FP7 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FP7 was announced 3 years prior to the QX100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FP7 grades versus the QX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FP7 and the QX100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and QX100 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and QX100.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FP7 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony QX100 will render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FP7 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.