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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched April 2009
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are created by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and FS12 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was revealed 21 months after the FS12 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the FP7 scores vs the FS12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic FS12

 FP7 FS12 
LaunchedJanuary 2011April 2009Newer by 21 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Panasonic FP7

 FS12 FP7 

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic FS12

 FP7 FS12 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 provides external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FP7 vs the FS12.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and FS12 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and FS12.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FP7 to give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger FP7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography advice
Panasonic FS12 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (240 shots)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography features
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography features
63
great battery power (240 shots)
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography factors
41
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery power (240 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
Vlogging with Panasonic FS12
29
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic FS12
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-04-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life 240 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $227 $228