Panasonic FP7 vs Sony WX150

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FP7 and Sony WX150, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was released 13 months earlier than the WX150 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FP7 scores versus the WX150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider 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") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP7 and Sony WX150 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FP7 against the WX150.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and WX150.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony WX150 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FP7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.