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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS7, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FP5 was launched 6 months before the ZS7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FP5 matches up against the ZS7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic ZS7

 FP5 ZS7 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic FP5

 ZS7 FP5 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic ZS7

 FP5 ZS7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP5 against the ZS7.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and ZS7.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP5 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography info
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography details
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery (260 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP5
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS7
65
great battery (260 shots)
has focus via touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition in class (218g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography info
40
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
great battery (260 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging features
30
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $199 $350