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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic ZS5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was released 7 months later than the ZS5 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the FP7 scores vs the ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic ZS5

 FP7 ZS5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011June 2010More recent by 7 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic FP7

 ZS5 FP7 

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic ZS5

 FP7 ZS5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic ZS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FP7 and the ZS5.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and ZS5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and ZS5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher FP7 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography highlights
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP7
Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (147g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (214g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery (240 CIPA)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography information
63
good battery (240 shots)
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (147g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competitors in class (214g)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography info
41
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery (240 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging information
29
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (147g)
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (214g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic ZS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $227 $300