Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic GF1

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic GF1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is fairly close but the FP5 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The FP5 was introduced 15 months after the GF1 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FP5 matches up versus the GF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 has got outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic GF1 has measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic GF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FP5 compared to the GF1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and GF1 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and GF1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP5 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FP5 will provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer FP5 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.