Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G1

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.