Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ100

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ100, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The FP1 was introduced 6 months before the FZ100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FP1 scores vs the FZ100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FP1 compared to the FZ100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and FZ100 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and FZ100.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ100 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.