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Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Released November 2009
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-G1 versus Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was revealed 4 months later than the FP8 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-G1 grades versus the FP8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Panasonic FP8

 EX-G1 FP8 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Casio EX-G1

 FP8 EX-G1 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Panasonic FP8

 EX-G1 FP8 
IntroducedNovember 2009July 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 has got physical measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FP8 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-G1 versus Panasonic FP8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-G1 vs the FP8.

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and FP8 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and FP8.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files although you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP8
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Street photography camera
53
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography highlights
23
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Panasonic FP8
54
weather proofing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (151g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography advice
31
manual focus
weather proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors (151g)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Panasonic FP8
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-11-18 2009-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 5.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lbs) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $61 $300