Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic LX7

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic LX7, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is very well matched but the FP8 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The FP8 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the LX7 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FP8 scores against the LX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has proportions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic LX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FP8 and the LX7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and LX7 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and LX7.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FP8 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FP8 will resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FP8 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.