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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Introduced June 2020
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic FP2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and FP2 (14MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and FP2 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was introduced 10 years after the FP2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G100 matches up vs the FP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic FP2

 G100 FP2 
LaunchedJune 2020January 2010More modern by 128 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1840k230kCrisper screen (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic G100

 FP2 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic FP2

 G100 FP2 

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G100 has got outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic FP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the G100 vs the FP2.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and FP2 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and FP2.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G100 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic G100 will show greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger G100 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Street photography advice
78
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G100
Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
56
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
low battery life (270 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography features
78
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (270 CIPA)
56
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (151 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography info
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery life (270 CIPA)
33
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging info
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging info
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 1920 pixels)
comes with mic socket
no image stabilization
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average (151 grams)
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Panasonic FP2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2020-06-24 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/1600 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x1920 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 gr (0.78 pounds) 151 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $698 $80