Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS7

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP8 versus Panasonic ZS7, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was unveiled 24 months before the ZS7 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FP8 scores vs the ZS7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 features external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FP8 versus the ZS7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and ZS7.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FP8 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.