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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic S1 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 S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic S1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was revealed about the same time to the S1 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FP7 scores vs the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic S1

 FP7 S1 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FP7

 S1 FP7 

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic S1

 FP7 S1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 has got outside 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 S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FP7 vs the S1.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and S1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and S1.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography information
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography information
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP7
Street photography with Panasonic S1
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
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has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (240 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography factors
Panasonic S1 Travel photography factors
63
good battery life (240 per charge)
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others (117g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
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very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery life (240 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging information
Panasonic S1 Vlogging information
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screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine IV
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photos 240 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $227 $269