Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS20

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.