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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic G2
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FP2 versus Panasonic G1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the G1 (12MP) is fairly close but the FP2 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP2 was manufactured 12 months after the G1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FP2 matches up against the G1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic G1

 FP2 G1 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic FP2

 G1 FP2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic G1

 FP2 G1 
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 has outside 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) and the Panasonic G1 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FP2 against the G1.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and G1 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and G1.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FP2 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FP2 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent FP2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
Portrait photography with Panasonic G1
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography info
Panasonic G1 Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (151g)
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G1 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
Travel photography with Panasonic G1
56
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
Landscape photography with Panasonic G1
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
57
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G1 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (151g)
18
no video shooting
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic G1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 10.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 151g (0.33 lbs) 360g (0.79 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 463
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $80 $0