Panasonic FP7 vs Sony RX1

Below is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony RX1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP7 was brought out 3 years prior to the RX1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FP7 matches up vs the RX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 offers outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FP7 against the RX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and RX1 is 95 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and RX1.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP7 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1 will result in greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FP7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.