Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ200

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic FZ200, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was manufactured 3 years prior to the FZ200 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FP1 matches up against the FZ200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FP1 versus the FZ200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and FZ200 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and FZ200.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos however you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FP1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.