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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Released January 2010
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS8
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic FP1 versus Panasonic ZS7, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the ZS7 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FP1 scores against the ZS7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic ZS7

 FP1 ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic FP1

 ZS7 FP1 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic ZS7

 FP1 ZS7 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP1 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP1 versus Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FP1 against the ZS7.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and ZS7.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images although you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older FP1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography details
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (151 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS7
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (151g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS7 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 maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors (151 grams)
30
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
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 detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Physical 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 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $153 $350