Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic GH4

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic GH4, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the FP2 (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.

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The FP2 was unveiled 5 years before the GH4 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the FP2 scores against the GH4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 enjoys outer 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 GH4 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic GH4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FP2 against the GH4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and GH4 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and GH4.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FP2 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GH4 will produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.