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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic G2
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic G1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and G1 (12MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The FP7 was brought out 24 months after the G1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FP7 grades against the G1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic G1

 FP7 G1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic FP7

 G1 FP7 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic G1

 FP7 G1 

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic G1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FP7 compared to the G1.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and G1 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and G1.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FP7 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FP7 will deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent FP7 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
Portrait photography with Panasonic G1
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G1 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (147g)
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography features
Panasonic G1 Sports photography features
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (240 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
33
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography features
Panasonic G1 Travel photography features
63
good battery power (240 CIPA)
includes touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography features
41
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
good battery power (240 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
57
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging info
Panasonic G1 Vlogging info
29
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
18
can't record video
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic G1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-19
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 10.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 pounds) 360 gr (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 463
Other
Battery life 240 shots 330 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $227 $0