Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP2
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Released September 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- Released January 2010
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH7 versus Panasonic FP2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FH7 was released 21 months after the FP2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH7 scores vs the FP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Panasonic FP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic FP2
FH7 | FP2 | |||
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Released | September 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 21 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic FH7
FP2 | FH7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic FP2
FH7 | FP2 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH7 versus Panasonic FP2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH7 compared to the FP2.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and FP2.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer FH7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 4.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (30 fps), 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lb) | 151g (0.33 lb) |
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 All around 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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $149 | $80 |