Panasonic FP7 vs Sony WX70

The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony WX70, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was revealed 13 months prior to the WX70 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FP7 matches up against the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 provides external 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) while the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony WX70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FP7 vs the WX70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and WX70.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FP7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.