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Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Revealed November 2009
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was launched at a similar time to the FP1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-G1 matches up versus the FP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Panasonic FP1

 EX-G1 FP1 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Casio EX-G1

 FP1 EX-G1 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Panasonic FP1

 EX-G1 FP1 
LaunchedNovember 2009January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-G1 against the FP1.

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and FP1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and FP1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files though you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography information
Panasonic FP1 Street photography information
53
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (154g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography info
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography info
23
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography info
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography info
54
environment proof
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (154g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-G1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
31
focusing manually
environment proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Panasonic FP1
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-11-18 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 grams (0.34 lbs) 151 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-800 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $61 $153