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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF2
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FP1 versus Panasonic GF1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is fairly close but the FP1 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The FP1 was manufactured 3 months after the GF1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FP1 matches up vs the GF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic GF1

 FP1 GF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic FP1

 GF1 FP1 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic GF1

 FP1 GF1 
RevealedJanuary 2010October 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP1 features 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 GF1 has sizing of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP1 versus Panasonic GF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FP1 compared to the GF1.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and GF1 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and GF1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The FP1 uses the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh more challenging.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography advice
Panasonic GF1 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (151g)
64
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (151g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
better than average battery life (380 shots)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Landscape photography camera
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
60
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others (151 grams)
25
features face detect focusing
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic GF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-06 2009-10-14
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 385g (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 513
Other
Battery life - 380 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $153 $400