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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

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
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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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP1 versus Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was launched very close to the FP2 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FP1 scores vs the FP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic FP2

 FP1 FP2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic FP1

 FP2 FP1 

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic FP2

 FP1 FP2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP1 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP1 versus Panasonic FP2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FP1 and the FP2.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and FP2 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and FP2.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FP2 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (151g)
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic FP2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $153 $80