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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(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
Panasonic FP2
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic FP2

 FH7 FP2 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2010Newer by 21 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic FH7

 FP2 FH7 

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic FP2

 FH7 FP2 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Street photography highlights
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
features focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
32
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging details
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic FP2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
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