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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GH1 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
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic GH1
(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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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

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.

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The 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 typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic GH1

 FP1 GH1 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2009Same 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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and GH1 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP1
Street photography with Panasonic GH1
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average (151 grams)
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
Sports photography with Panasonic GH1
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery (320 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GH1 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (151 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (320 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH1
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
55
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery (320 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GH1 Vlogging highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (151g)
72
screen is selfie friendly
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic GH1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Panasonic 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