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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic SZ7 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic SZ7, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was revealed 24 months before the SZ7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FP1 matches up vs the SZ7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic SZ7

 FP1 SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic FP1

 SZ7 FP1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic SZ7

 FP1 SZ7 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FP1 versus the SZ7.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and SZ7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and SZ7.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ7 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ7
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (151g)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than average (133g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography features
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (151g)
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (133g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic SZ7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2012-01-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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
Battery life - 220 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $153 $199