Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic L1

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic L1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and L1 (7MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP2 was unveiled 2 years after the L1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FP2 matches up against the L1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L1 has sizing of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic L1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FP2 against the L1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and L1 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and L1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FP2 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic FP2 will offer extra detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer FP2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.