Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G1
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic G1
FP7 | G1 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2009 | Newer by 24 months | |
Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic FP7
G1 | FP7 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic G1
FP7 | G1 |
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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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and G1 is 95 and 82 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | |
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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 |