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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic TS20, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was introduced 13 months before the TS20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FP7 grades vs the TS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic TS20

 FP7 TS20 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic FP7

 TS20 FP7 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic TS20

 FP7 TS20 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 has outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FP7 against the TS20.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and TS20 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and TS20.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images but you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FP7 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP7
Street photography with Panasonic TS20
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (147 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (142g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (240 shots)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography features
63
great battery (240 per charge)
includes focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (142g)
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography factors
41
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery (240 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
29
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others (147g)
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-31
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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