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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FS15 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and FS15 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was manufactured 24 months later than the FS15 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FP7 matches up versus the FS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic FS15

 FP7 FS15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic FP7

 FS15 FP7 

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic FS15

 FP7 FS15 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 offers physical dimensions 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 FS15 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic FS15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP7 against the FS15.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and FS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and FS15.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer FP7 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography features
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP7
Street photography with Panasonic FS15
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (147 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography information
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
good battery life (240 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography advice
63
good battery life (240 shots)
supports touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Landscape photography camera
41
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery life (240 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging info
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging info
29
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (147g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic FS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-01-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 gr (0.32 pounds) 136 gr (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $227 $180