Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic L1
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
- Revealed April 2007

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic L1 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic L1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and L1 (7MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

The FP7 was revealed 3 years after the L1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FP7 scores against the L1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic L1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic L1
FP7 | L1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | April 2007 | More modern by 46 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 207k | Sharper screen (+23k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic FP7
L1 | FP7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic L1
FP7 | L1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 has exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic L1 has measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
See the Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic L1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FP7 versus the L1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and L1 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and L1.
Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP7 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FP7 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher FP7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 |
Type | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2007-04-11 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 7 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3136 x 2352 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 207k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 13.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 lbs) | 606 gr (1.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $227 | $1,500 |