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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS80
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic ZS70, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the ZS70 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FP7 matches up vs the ZS70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic ZS70

 FP7 ZS70 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic FP7

 ZS70 FP7 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2011Fresher by 76 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic ZS70

 FP7 ZS70 
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys exterior 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) and the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FP7 versus the ZS70.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and ZS70 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and ZS70.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FP7 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (147g)
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS70
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography factors
63
good battery pack (240 per charge)
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
79
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography features
41
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery pack (240 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
62
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
29
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (147g)
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2017-04-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lb) 322 gr (0.71 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 380 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $227 $450