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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
38

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ40 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic FZ40, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was revealed 6 months after the FZ40 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the FP7 scores vs the FZ40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic FZ40

		

		

			
 FP7 FZ40 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Panasonic FP7

		

		

			
 FZ40 FP7 
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic FZ40

		

		

			
 FP7 FZ40 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 has got physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic FZ40 in the latest 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 time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FP7 against the FZ40.
Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and FZ40 is 95 and 68 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and FZ40.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography factors
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 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
46
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (14MP)
 exports RAW files
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FP7 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ40 Street photography factors
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch to focus
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competitors in class (494g)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography details
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 great battery power (240 shots)
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography highlights
63
 great battery power (240 shots)
 offers touch to focus
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (147g)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
 resolution is good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competitors in class (494 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FZ40 as a Landscape photography camera
41
 lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 great battery power (240 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
51
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 exports RAW files
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging features
29
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic port
 heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone port
 more heavy than competitors in class (494g)
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic FZ40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ45
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-07-21
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.90 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lb) 494 gr (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $227 $420