Panasonic FP7 vs Sony RX100 VII

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP7 and Sony RX100 VII, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is relatively close but the FP7 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") use different sensor dimensions.

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The FP7 was released 9 years prior to the RX100 VII which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FP7 grades versus the RX100 VII with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 comes with physical dimensions 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 RX100 VII has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP7 and Sony RX100 VII in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FP7 and the RX100 VII.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and RX100 VII is 95 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and RX100 VII.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FP7 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 VII will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged FP7 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.