Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GH1
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GH1 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
- Launched July 2009
- Renewed by Panasonic GH2
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Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GH1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the FP1 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FP1 was unveiled 6 months later than the GH1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the FP1 matches up vs the GH1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic GH1
| FP1 | GH1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic FP1
| GH1 | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic GH1
| FP1 | GH1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | July 2009 | Same generation |
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP1 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic GH1 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FP1 against the GH1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and GH1 is 95 and 81 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and GH1.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The FP1 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging.
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2009-07-10 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine IV | Venus Engine HD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 18.89 x 14.48mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 273.5mm² |
| 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 resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.9 |
| 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 display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | 10.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 151 grams (0.33 lb) | 385 grams (0.85 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 64 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 772 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 320 images |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $153 | $949 |