Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZR1

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.