Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic G10

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic G10, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the G10 (12MP) is very close but the FP2 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP2 was launched 7 months prior to the G10 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FP2 scores vs the G10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Panasonic G10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic G10 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic G10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FP2 and the G10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and G10 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and G10.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP2 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FP2 will render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older FP2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.