Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS15
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FP1 versus Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FP1 was revealed 12 months later than the FS15 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FP1 grades versus the FS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic FS15
FP1 | FS15 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic FP1
FS15 | FP1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic FS15
FP1 | FS15 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP1 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic FS15 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
See the Panasonic FP1 versus Panasonic FS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FP1 and the FS15.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and FS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and FS15.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger FP1 will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2009-01-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
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 | 151 gr (0.33 lbs) | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $153 | $180 |