Panasonic FP7 vs Sony WX30

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony WX30, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was introduced 6 months earlier than the WX30 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the FP7 scores against the WX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should 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) while the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony WX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FP7 vs the WX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and WX30.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration.