Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is relatively close but the FP1 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP1 was introduced 8 months later than the ZS1 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the FP1 grades versus the ZS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP1 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FP1 against the ZS1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and ZS1.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP1 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FP1 will render more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern FP1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.