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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS10 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 ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS10, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the ZS10 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FP1 scores vs the ZS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic ZS10

 FP1 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic FP1

 ZS10 FP1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic ZS10

 FP1 ZS10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP1 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FP1 compared to the ZS10.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and ZS10 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and ZS10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS10 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP1
Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (151g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition (219g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (151g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition (219g)
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
42
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (260 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (151g)
34
really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (219g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-01-25
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 219 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $153 $350