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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2010
Panasonic FS15
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic FS15

 FP1 FS15 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic FP1

 FS15 FP1 

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic FS15

 FP1 FS15 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and FS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (151g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography features
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (151g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Landscape photography camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (151g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic FS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
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