Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZR1
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
- Launched January 2011
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Released July 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic ZR1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FP7 was brought out 18 months later than the ZR1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the FP7 scores versus the ZR1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic ZR1
FP7 | ZR1 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | July 2009 | More recent by 18 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic FP7
ZR1 | FP7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic ZR1
FP7 | ZR1 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 offers outer dimensions 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 ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic ZR1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FP7 and the ZR1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and ZR1.
As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FP7 to give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger FP7 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2009-07-27 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | Venus Engine V |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | 5.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 147 grams (0.32 lbs) | 158 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $227 | $280 |