Clip resolution vs. Timeline resolution

Hi guys, I'm new to FCP world, learning many NLE softwares. I am working on FCPX 10.1.3, and I am creating a video and tour promo for a band.
The footage I have is from several different gopro's at resolutions varying from 2.7k to 1080p. The promo needs to be (0:15) at 720p.
I am hoping to bring the larger clips in to a smaller timeline so that I can "Reframe" them, by moving them around the stage.
I Imported my footage, and according to the browser my footage imported at the correct sizes. I choose File>New>Project, set the timeline resolution to 720p HD (because that is what my final output needs to be) and click OK. New Timeline opens, great.
Now I drop in a 2.7k clip and to my surprise the footage fills the screen, as is it has been scaled down to fit. Where as I would expect to only be able to see part of the frame, since its resolution is several times larger then the timelines resolution. 2704x1520 vs. 1280 x 720. I checked the clip inspector and the clip is scaled to 100%.
Any help on this would be most appreciated, and thank you in advance.

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