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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Revealed March 2011
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH1
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH3
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic GH2, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the FP7 (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The FP7 was unveiled 2 months prior to the GH2 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FP7 scores versus the GH2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic GH2

 FP7 GH2 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic FP7

 GH2 FP7 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic GH2

 FP7 GH2 
RevealedJanuary 2011March 2011Same age
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 features outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH2 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FP7 and the GH2.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and GH2 is 95 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and GH2.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FP7 has the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography info
34
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP7
Street photography with Panasonic GH2
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (147g)
68
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
Sports photography with Panasonic GH2
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH2 Travel photography advice
63
great battery pack (240 per charge)
provides touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (147 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP7
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH2
41
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
great battery pack (240 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
60
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GH2 Vlogging highlights
29
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors (147g)
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic GH2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-03-23
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 23
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 -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 15.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
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) 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lbs) 442 gr (0.97 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 60
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 655
Other
Battery life 240 images 330 images
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/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $227 $1,000