Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS70

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP1 versus Panasonic ZS70, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was revealed 8 years prior to the ZS70 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the FP1 matches up versus the ZS70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP1 has got 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) and the Panasonic ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP1 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FP1 against the ZS70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and ZS70 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and ZS70.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to offer greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older FP1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.