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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FP2 versus Panasonic ZS7, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was launched 18 months before the ZS7 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FP2 matches up against the ZS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic ZS7

 FP2 ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic FP2

 ZS7 FP2 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic ZS7

 FP2 ZS7 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP2 versus Panasonic ZS7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FP2 and the ZS7.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and ZS7.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FP2 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FP2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography details
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography info
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megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competitors (218 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS7
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has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
30
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-07-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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 distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
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 Overall 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $80 $350