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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic TS1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FP7 was introduced 24 months after the TS1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FP7 matches up vs the TS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic TS1

 FP7 TS1 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic FP7

 TS1 FP7 

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic TS1

 FP7 TS1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 offers outer 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 TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic TS1 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 vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FP7 and the TS1.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and TS1.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FP7 to offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FP7 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography info
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP7
Street photography with Panasonic TS1
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (147g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (240 per charge)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
63
great battery pack (240 shots)
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
35
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
29
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-27
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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 147g (0.32 lb) 189g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $227 $380