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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(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
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FP2 versus Panasonic SZ7, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was released 24 months prior to the SZ7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FP2 grades against the SZ7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic SZ7

 FP2 SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic FP2

 SZ7 FP2 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic SZ7

 FP2 SZ7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 comes with 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) while the Panasonic SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FP2 compared to the SZ7.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and SZ7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and SZ7.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images though you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FP2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (151g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ7
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography advice
56
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (133g)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ7
32
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
42
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic SZ7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2012-01-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $80 $199