Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax Q7

The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax Q7, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the FP8 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor size.

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The FP8 was revealed 5 years prior to the Q7 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FP8 grades vs the Q7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Pentax Q7. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FP8 compared to the Q7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and Q7 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and Q7.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The FP8 includes the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The more aged FP8 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.