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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic ZS1

 FP1 ZS1 
IntroducedJanuary 2010May 2009More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic FP1

 ZS1 FP1 

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic ZS1

 FP1 ZS1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

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

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography info
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lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
25
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others (229 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Landscape photography camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others (229 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic ZS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-05-14
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 pounds) 229g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $153 $0