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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Released July 2013
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FP1 versus Panasonic FZ70, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was revealed 4 years before the FZ70 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the FP1 scores vs the FZ70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic FZ70

 FP1 FZ70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic FP1

 FZ70 FP1 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2010Newer by 42 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic FZ70

 FP1 FZ70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ70 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FP1 compared to the FZ70.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and FZ70 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and FZ70.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ70 to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (606 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
55
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (400 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
great battery life (400 per charge)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (606 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ70
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
really wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP1
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ70
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
26
really wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (606 grams)
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic FZ70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2013-07-18
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 606 gr (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 171
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $153 $300