Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic ZS7
FP1 | ZS7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic FP1
ZS7 | FP1 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic ZS7
FP1 | ZS7 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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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 |