Panasonic FP7 has a
16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Venus Engine IV processor. On the other hand, Panasonic FP1 has a
12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Venus Engine IV processor.
Below you can see the FP7 and FP1 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic FP1 Cameras
Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic FP1 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Panasonic FP1 has 32% larger pixel area (2.31µm 2 vs 1.74µm 2 ) compared to Panasonic FP7, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Panasonic FP7
or the
Panasonic FP1 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
