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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic G2 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
  • Released January 2010
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Older Model is Panasonic G1
  • New Model is Panasonic G3
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic G2, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the G2 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the FP1 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP1 was revealed 6 months prior to the G2 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FP1 matches up versus the G2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic G2

 FP1 G2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic FP1

 G2 FP1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic G2

 FP1 G2 
RevealedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar generation

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 comes with outer 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) whilst the Panasonic G2 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FP1 compared to the G2.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and G2 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and G2.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The FP1 has got the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF harder.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
Portrait photography with Panasonic G2
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography factors
Panasonic G2 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (151g)
65
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (428g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G2 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography info
Panasonic G2 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (428g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography advice
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
57
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G2 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (151g)
61
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focus
has external microphone port
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than average (428g)
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic G2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-06 2010-07-12
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 493
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $153 $1,000