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Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(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
Panasonic FP2
(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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Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

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").

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The 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 dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Panasonic FP2

 EX-G1 FP2 
AnnouncedNovember 2009January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-G1 vs the FP2.

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and FP2 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Street photography factors
53
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (154 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
23
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography details
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography details
54
environment proofing
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (154 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (151g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography factors
31
focusing manually
environment proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging details
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than average in class (154 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (151g)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Panasonic FP2
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Panasonic 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