Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic GF2

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FP2 versus Panasonic GF2, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is pretty close but the FP2 (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The FP2 was launched 13 months before the GF2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FP2 grades versus the GF2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 has got outer 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 GF2 has specifications of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP2 versus Panasonic GF2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FP2 and the GF2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and GF2 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and GF2.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FP2 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FP2 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FP2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.