Panasonic FP7 vs Sony RX100 V

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony RX100 V, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is fairly well matched but the FP7 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The FP7 was brought out 6 years prior to the RX100 V and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FP7 grades versus the RX100 V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 features exterior 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) and the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony RX100 V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FP7 against the RX100 V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and RX100 V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and RX100 V.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP7 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 V will give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older FP7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.