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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Released January 2010
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G1
  • Later Model is Panasonic G3
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic G2, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the G2 (12MP) is fairly close but the FP2 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The FP2 was unveiled 6 months before the G2 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FP2 matches up vs the G2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic G2

 FP2 G2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic FP2

 G2 FP2 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic G2

 FP2 G2 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2010Same age

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP2 against the G2.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and G2 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and G2.

To sum up, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP2 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FP2 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography details
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resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP2
Street photography with Panasonic G2
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (151 grams)
65
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (428g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography information
Panasonic G2 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
Travel photography with Panasonic G2
56
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (151g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (428 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
Landscape photography with Panasonic G2
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
57
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging advice
Panasonic G2 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than others (151g)
61
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has face detect focusing
has microphone support
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition (428 grams)
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic G2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-06 2010-07-12
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine HD II
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 493
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $80 $1,000