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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic L1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic L1 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic L1
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic L1

 FP7 L1 
RevealedJanuary 2011April 2007More modern by 46 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution230k207kSharper screen (+23k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic FP7

 L1 FP7 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic L1

 FP7 L1 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

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

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography advice
Panasonic L1 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
58
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (606 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography advice
Panasonic L1 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (240 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography factors
Panasonic L1 Travel photography factors
63
great battery life (240 CIPA)
features touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
lighter than others (606 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography details
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography details
41
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (240 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
48
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (7MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic L1 Vlogging highlights
29
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (147g)
9
no video
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic L1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
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