Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic G1

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP5 versus Panasonic G1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the G1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the FP5 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP5 was brought out 24 months after the G1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the FP5 matches up versus the G1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic G1 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FP5 vs the G1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and G1 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and G1.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP5 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FP5 will resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger FP5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.