Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic SZ7
FP1 | SZ7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic FP1
SZ7 | FP1 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic SZ7
FP1 | SZ7 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic SZ7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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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 |