Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GH1

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic GH1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The FP7 was manufactured 19 months later than the GH1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the FP7 matches up against the GH1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic GH1 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FP7 versus the GH1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and GH1 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and GH1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP7 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FP7 will show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger FP7 provides a benefit in sensor tech.