Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX7V

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FP8 and Sony HX7V, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was launched 24 months prior to the HX7V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FP8 grades versus the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP8 has exterior 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 Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP8 and Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FP8 vs the HX7V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and HX7V is 95 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and HX7V.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX7V to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FP8 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.