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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS30 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS35
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic ZS30

 FP7 ZS30 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic FP7

 ZS30 FP7 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic ZS30

 FP7 ZS30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

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

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS30
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
MP count good (18MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (147 grams)
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than others (198g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (240 shots)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS30
63
great battery pack (240 per charge)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (147 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (198 grams)
has focus by touch
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Landscape photography camera
41
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (240 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging details
29
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (147 grams)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (198 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic ZS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lbs) 198 grams (0.44 lbs)
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 All around 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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $227 $250