Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W830

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was released 4 years earlier than the W830 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the FP7 scores against the W830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 has got physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FP7 and the W830.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and W830.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W830 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FP7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.