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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic FP1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and FP1 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was announced 21 months later than the FP1 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH7 matches up against the FP1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic FP1

 FH7 FP1 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2010Fresher by 21 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic FH7

 FP1 FH7 

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic FP1

 FH7 FP1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 features physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FP1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic FP1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FH7 against the FP1.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and FP1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and FP1.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FH7 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH7
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH7
Street photography with Panasonic FP1
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than competition in class (126g)
offers focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography factors
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic FP1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Also called Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-09-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 151 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $149 $153