Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS35

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS35, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was revealed 4 years before the ZS35 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FP7 grades versus the ZS35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 offers external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS35 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FP7 compared to the ZS35.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and ZS35.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older FP7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.