Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS45

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS45, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was released 5 years before the ZS45 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FP7 grades vs the ZS45 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 provides external dimensions 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 ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FP7 versus the ZS45.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and ZS45.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FP7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.