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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Revealed November 2017
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic FP1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and FP1 (12MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and FP1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The G9 was announced 7 years later than the FP1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G9 matches up against the FP1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic FP1

 G9 FP1 
AnnouncedNovember 2017January 2010More recent by 96 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic G9

 FP1 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FP1

 G9 FP1 

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G9 has outer dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic FP1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the G9 compared to the FP1.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and FP1 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and FP1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic G9 will deliver greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger G9 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography details
76
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Street photography camera
75
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography information
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G9
Travel photography with Panasonic FP1
70
weather proof
has bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (151g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography details
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
76
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (151g)
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FP1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2017-11-08 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658 grams (1.45 pounds) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 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 life 400 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two One
Cost at release $1,500 $153