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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS20 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 ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS25
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic ZS20, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was manufactured 15 months earlier than the ZS20 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FP7 scores versus the ZS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic ZS20

 FP7 ZS20 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic FP7

 ZS20 FP7 
IntroducedApril 2012January 2011More modern by 15 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic ZS20

 FP7 ZS20 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 has got external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FP7 vs the ZS20.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and ZS20 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and ZS20.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FP7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (147g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (240 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS20
63
good battery power (240 shots)
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (147g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than others in class (206g)
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography features
41
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery power (240 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (260 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS20
29
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (147g)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic ZS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2012-04-26
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 260 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 pricing $227 $349