Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FP2
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FP2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic FP2
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic FP1
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Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic FP2
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Announced | January 2010 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and FP2 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
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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 |