Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W290

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FP7 and Sony W290, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was brought out 23 months later than the W290 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FP7 matches up versus the W290 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 has got outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP7 and Sony W290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FP7 vs the W290.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and W290.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer FP7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.