Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FP2

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic FP2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was unveiled 3 years after the FP2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH10 matches up vs the FP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic FP2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FH10 compared to the FP2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and FP2 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and FP2.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern FH10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.