Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FZ70
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
- Announced July 2013
Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic FZ70, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FP2 was brought out 4 years before the FZ70 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the FP2 scores versus the FZ70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FZ70 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic FZ70
FP2 | FZ70 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic FP2
FZ70 | FP2 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 42 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic FZ70
FP2 | FZ70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 provides physical 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 FZ70 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
See the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic FZ70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FP2 and the FZ70.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and FZ70 is 95 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and FZ70.
As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ70 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FP2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2013-07-18 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Screen LCD Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | 13.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | 151 gr (0.33 lb) | 606 gr (1.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 171 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $80 | $300 |