Panasonic FP7 vs Sony ZV-1

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FP7 and Sony ZV-1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very well matched but the FP7 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FP7 was released 10 years before the ZV-1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the FP7 grades vs the ZV-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 comes with physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FP7 and the ZV-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and ZV-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and ZV-1.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP7 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony ZV-1 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older FP7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.