Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP2
94 Imaging
35 Features
16 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
- Launched November 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- Announced January 2010
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Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-G1 and Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-G1 was introduced at a similar time to the FP2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-G1 matches up against the FP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Panasonic FP2
| EX-G1 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Casio EX-G1
| FP2 | EX-G1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Panasonic FP2
| EX-G1 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2009 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has dimensions 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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Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and FP2 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and FP2.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FP2 to offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
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Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 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 | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.40 m | 4.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 154 grams (0.34 pounds) | 151 grams (0.33 pounds) |
| 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 Overall 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 feature | ||
| Storage type | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $61 | $80 |