Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS30

Following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic ZS30, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was released 24 months earlier than the ZS30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FP7 scores vs the ZS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 features outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic ZS30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FP7 versus the ZS30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and ZS30 is 95 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and ZS30.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FP7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.