Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS7
95 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FP1 versus Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is very similar but the FP1 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") have different sensor measurements.

The FP1 was brought out 12 months after the FS7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FP1 scores vs the FS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic FS7
FP1 | FS7 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic FP1
FS7 | FP1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic FS7
FP1 | FS7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FS7 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Panasonic FP1 versus Panasonic FS7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FP1 and the FS7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and FS7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and FS7.
All in all, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FP1 will offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger FP1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-01-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 3.0 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data 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 | 151g (0.33 lbs) | 139g (0.31 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 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $153 | $160 |