Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic GF1

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FP2 versus Panasonic GF1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is pretty close but the FP2 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The FP2 was introduced 3 months after the GF1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FP2 matches up vs the GF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 provides external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic GF1 has sizing of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FP2 versus the GF1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and GF1 is 95 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and GF1.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP2 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FP2 will result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.