Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS7

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS7, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was introduced 18 months before the ZS7 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FP3 grades versus the ZS7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FP3 vs the ZS7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and ZS7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP3 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older FP3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.